Bessa Natural Reserve

Riserva naturale speciale della Bessa

protected area in Biella

#2 in Biella / #695 in Italy

by F Ceragioli

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Bessa Natural Reserve, located in Biella, Italy, is a protected area known for its unique historical and natural significance. The reserve covers an ancient Roman gold mining site, where extensive mining activities during the Roman era left a distinctive landscape characterized by heaps of stones and gravel. Today, the reserve offers a fascinating glimpse into this past with well-preserved archaeological remains. Visitors can explore marked trails that wind through the reserve, providing opportunities to appreciate the diverse flora and fauna, including various bird species and endemic plants.

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