Campagnano di Roma
Welcome to Campagnano di Roma: Charming Town North of Rome
Welcome to Campagnano di Roma, a charming town located about 33 kilometers north of Rome Capital in the Lazio region. With a population of 11,390 residents, the town is situated on the slopes of Mount Razzano, at about 270 meters above sea level.
Physical Geography
Territory
The territory of Campagnano di Roma is made up of plateaus devoted to agricultural cultivation, valleys carved out by ditches, and slopes covered by natural forests. One of the most picturesque points in the town is the Baccano Valley, an ancient volcanic lake now dried up, overlooking the slopes of Campagnano.
Flora and Fauna
As for flora, we find rare and protected species such as ''Gymnogramme leptophyila'', ''Carex remota'', ''Phyllitis scolopendrium'' and ''Cardamine amara''. We are also aware of the presence of numerous species of mammals, including mustelids such as ''Martes foina'', ''Martes martes'', ''Mustela nivalis'' and ''Meles meles''. A wide range of birds live in the area, with the most common being the ''Falco tinnunculus'', ''Milvus migrans'' and ''Buteo buteo''.
Climate
The climate of Campagnano di Roma is classified in zone D, 1769 GR/G.
History
Campagnano di Roma has a very ancient history. The oldest settlement dates back to the Bronze Age, around the 16th century BC, near the Baccano Valley and Lake Martignano. In the 6th century BC, there was a large deforestation project of the surrounding areas.
The existence of a small settlement in Mola dei Monti, already occupied in the Bronze Age, and a necropolis with over one hundred tombs in "Costa del Follettino" date back to the 8th century BC. In 1985, an isolated tomb was also discovered in the area between Monte dell'Impiccato and Poggio del Mello. The dating of the 8th century BC is determined by the few ceramics and many bronze objects found within the burial. In the 7th century BC, the last evidence of recolonization of the hills of Monte Sant'Angelo located between the Baccano Valley and Lake Martignano is reported.
We are sure that the history of this fascinating town will continue to enchant us for a long time.
