In Rome, in the heart of the Appio district, lies the Parco della Caffarella, a green oasis within the Appia Antica Park, where nature and history coexist in a perfect balance. Here you can immerse yourself in a special corner, famous for its tender inhabitants: rabbits.
The “rabbit park” in Rome
The Caffarella Park, in fact, is also known as the “rabbit park” because walking along the paths you can encounter these cute little animals living free in the meadow, especially near Via Latina. To respect their tranquility, it is important not to get too close and, above all, not to bring food that could harm them and attract unwanted wild animals.
In addition to rabbits, chickens, sheep, and cats can be seen in the valley, and the area also includes a birdwatching hut and Casale Vaccareccia, where you can buy local products such as sheep cheese and meet the flock. Plus a picnic area, where you can buy drinks, bringing your own food from home (like the old taverns).
The Caffarella Valley is a place rich in history: it is adjacent to the ancient Aurelian Walls and lies between the Via Latina and the Via Appia, where the Almone, a small sacred tributary of the Tiber, flows. Among the most striking sites is the Nymphaeum of Egeria, dedicated to a legendary nymph, lover and later wife of King Numa Pompilius, who is said to have created a sacred spring with her tears.
The park also offers activities for families and children, such as visits to the educational garden and the opportunity to participate in summer initiatives at the Park House, run by Humus Onlus.
The Caffarella Valley is therefore an ideal place for those who want to immerse themselves in nature without moving away from the city, among free wildlife, millenary history and corners dedicated to relaxation and discovery.