Park of the Salt Pan in Cervia

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Park of the Salt Pan in Cervia

Cervia, a renowned seaside resort situated along the Adriatic Coast, retains ancient origins. It was first conquered by Greek colonists and the documents which mentioned it with its previous name, Ficocle, date back to the Vth century, while starting from the VIIIth century it was appointed the city of the salt.

The ancient settlement was situated inside the salt-pan and corresponds to the current archaeological site of Prato della Rosa. The migration to the East took place in 1697, according to a papal decree which ordered it after a drastic decimation caused by malaria.

The new city of Cervia was built for the 150 families of workers who were employed in the salt-pan; new houses situated near the two large salt stores were built just outside the city walls.

Along the ancient via Bova, which connected the ancient city with the new one, is the visitor centre of the Salt Pan of Cervia, established in 2004 to provide information about the history, the jobs and the naturalistic aspects of the Salt Pan of Cervia, which was first appointed independent Natural Reserve and then annexed to the Regional Park of the Po Delta.

Guided tours follow three different itineraries to suit all the visitors' needs.

 

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