The Lipu Mediterranean Habitat Centre is a protected nature reserve with a 20-hectare lagoon, located between the new Ostia harbour and the mouth of the Tiber River. It is home to a precious ecosystem consisting of numerous plant and animal species, in particular, several migratory birds.
The nature trail leads to three wooden huts for bird watching and nature photography; an open-air classroom and visitor centre host cultural, educational, awareness-raising and research initiatives, as well as many volunteer activities, including a first-aid service for wild animals.
Up-to-date information and the calendar of initiatives and activities are published on the LIPU web page.
Services
- Visits
Upon reservation.
The visitor center is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9.00 to 13.00, Saturdays from 9.00 to 13.00.
Additional Info
- Access to the oasis is free
- Reservation for special initiatives, educational days and thematic workshops is mandatory.
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Web
Official WebsiteWhere
Via dell'Idroscalo (presso parcheggio Porto Turistico di Roma) - Ostia Lido
Transportation
Public transportation
from Piramide or Eur Magliana (Metro Line B) train to Ostia to Lido Centro stop + bus n.5 to Idroscalo (16 stops)
Car
From Rome, by car take the Grande Raccordo Anulare exit n. 28 Ostia - Via del Mare, take the Ostia seafront turning right (to the north), follow it all the way to... Read More
