Special Nature Reserve of the Area of Augusta Bagiennorum (Chiusa Pesio) - Piemonte Feel

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Special Nature Reserve of the Area of Augusta Bagiennorum (Chiusa Pesio)

Category: Parks

Chiusa Pesio

This Nature Reserve was established to protect the beauties of this landscape and, especially, to protect the excavations of Augusta Bagiennorum, which are located in the territory of Roncaglia. Augusta Bagiennorum was one of the most important Roman cities of the Cisalpine Gaul. The excavations have unearthed the remains of four-sided Towers, the Forum, the Temple, the civil Basilica, the Thermae, the Aqueduct and of numerous houses. The Amphitheatre, which was situated outside the city walls, is also partially visible. The surrounding area is made up of a large flat stretch of cultivated fields, as well as sparse woods and isolated farmhouses of antique origins.

Information

Area: 213 hectares Nature Reserve; 383 hectares archaeological Area
Established: 1993
Elevation: 230 - 347 metres above sea level
Environment: plain
E-mail: parcopesio@ruparpiemonte.it
www.parks.it/parchi.cuneesi
Head Office
Via S. Anna, 34 - 12013 Chiusa Pesio (Cn)
Tel. +39.0171.734021 - Fax: +39.0171.735166