Veio Regional Park – Lazio: necropolis, green gorges and water paths between the Etruscans and the Roman countryside. The Veio Regional Park extends north of Rome, between the Via Cassia and the Via Flaminia, embracing a hilly landscape shaped by tuffaceous gorges, streams, woods and pastures. A protected area of over 15,000 hectares where nature and Etruscan archaeology coexist between hidden paths and silences interrupted only by flowing water. 🌳 Gorges, streams and unspoiled environments: The territory of the park is crossed by a dense network of volcanic gorges, carved over millennia by streams such as the Cremera and the Fosso della Mola. Oak, hazelnut and maple forests alternate with grassy clearings and cultivated fields, creating a mosaic of environments that is home to foxes, badgers, buzzards and numerous species of amphibians. 👉 Tip: Explore the Mola di Formello trail: a walk among waterfalls, mills and medieval remains immersed in a silent valley. 🏛️ Etruscan traces between nature and stone: The historic heart of the park is the ancient Etruscan city of Veii, one of Rome's main rivals in ancient centuries. Today the archaeological remains – temples, walls, rock necropolises – are scattered in the greenery, surrounded by a nature that preserves memory. 👉 Tip: Visit the Sanctuary of Portonaccio and the Necropolis of the Fosso della Cava: two places where the landscape tells the thousand-year history of the Etruscan people. 🚶 ♀️ Walks between countryside and hidden history: The park is crisscrossed by trails suitable for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. The tracks follow sheep tracks, Roman roads, mule tracks and medieval canals. The villages of Formello, Sacrofano, Campagnano di Roma and Isola Farnese offer ideal starting points for immersive itineraries between history and nature. 👉 Tip: Follow a stretch of the Via Francigena that crosses the park: a slow and evocative itinerary that combines spirituality, nature and archaeology. 🌿 An ecosystem to protect: The Veio Park is a refuge for many animal and plant species. The wetlands, river forests and meadows are home to butterflies, herons, wild boars, roe deer and various wild orchids. The variety of environments makes it a natural laboratory for environmental education and nature photography. 👉 Tip: Bring a botanical guide with you: During spring, the meadows are filled with amazing blooms, including rare wild orchids. 🏘️ Villages, traditions and local products: The villages within the park retain a strong identity: stone squares, medieval towers, Romanesque churches and ancient water sources. Formello is home to the Museum of the Agro Veientano, perfect for delving into the history of the area. In the countryside, oil, honey, cheese and wood-fired bread are produced. 👉 Tip: Stop at a local farmhouse to enjoy simple traditional dishes: legume soups, rustic pies and raw milk cheeses. The Veio Park is a place where time emerges between stone and leaves. An ancient landscape that speaks of the Etruscans, of secret waters, of paths that still today combine history and nature without fuss.