Lake Bracciano

The Lake Bracciano (Italian Lago di Bracciano, latin Sabatinus Lacus ) is a nearly circular lake in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located about 33 km north-west from the city center of Rome, with an average width of 9 km from Lake Bolsena is the second largest lake in the Lazio region.

Formation

The Lake Bracciano is the volcanically active region of Vulcano Sabatino and fills a caldera. The volcanic activity began south of Mount Soratte about 600,000 years ago and continued at several larger and smaller break-out points, including the crater of Baccano Valle, the Stracciacappa and the Lago di Martignano. Here, emptied magma chamber located at 4 km depth, and finally collapsed. The resulting depression filled it with water. The eruptive phase of Vulcano Sabatino ended about 40,000 years ago. However, hot mineral springs and gas seepage in its surroundings still bear witness to the volcanic origin of Lake Bracciano.

Geography

The Lake Bracciano is enclosed by the volcanic incurred Sabatini mountains that rise up to a height of 612 m slm raise. The only outlet of the lake is the river Arrone, which rises to Anguillara. The water level of the lake is regulated here on a late 18th century built sluice. Here, water is introduced into the Built in the early 17th century Aqua Paola, which supplies the Trastevere district of Rome and the Vatican with water. A portion of the water comes to the Fontana Paola revealed.

A few kilometers away from the eastern shore lies the much smaller lake, the Lago di Martignano.

The lakeside share the communities Anguillara Sabazia, Bracciano, Trevignano Romano and Rome.

Protection

In 1999, the Parco Naturale Regionale di Bracciano Martignano, which includes both Lake Bracciano and the Lago di Martignano, designated as a nature reserve. To protect the water quality of the water reservoir, the use of motor boats for individuals shall be prohibited on the lake. Therefore, the lake is ideal for water sports such as sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.

Tourism

The Lake Bracciano is a popular destination for local and foreign tourists and excursionists. By the lake there are several beaches and campsites. Name is obtainable Bracciano place in the West with its visible from far away castle. The medieval town of Anguillara Sabazia has a long promenade. To the north, which also featured Trevignano Romano. On the south bank, at Vigna di Valle, is the Aviation Museum Vigna di Valle. The lake was used in the past by military and civilian flying boats, including 1937-1940 by the British Imperial Airways as a stopover on flights between the United Kingdom and its colonies in Africa and Asia. In return for landing rights in Italy, the Italian Ala Littoria airfields could use in the British colonies.

During the summer the lakeside villages are connected with ships of the line.