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A Cannara is an ancient house, dating back to the Roman period, which has always been intended as a fishing hut for eels. As a matter of fact, the River Marta flows underneath this structure, originating from Lake Bolsena, and eventually reaching the Mediterranean, near Tarquinia (VT). This Cannara is like a bridge-house with eel-catching grids, formerly made with reeds (hence the word Cannaia or Cannara).

THE GARDEN

Three large cypresses (Cupressus spp.), Poplars (Populus spp.), and roses (Rosa banksiae) welcome the visitors, creating just the right atmosphere in which the ivy (Hedera spp.), and wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) adorned house is plunged. The Cannara garden extends for about 2.5 acres, next to the above-mentioned river and a small lake. It features trees, shrubs, and bamboo, meadows and flowers. There are varieties of roses (Rosa spp.), Peonies (Paeonia spp.), Iris (Iris spp.), Violets (Violaspp.), Poppies (Papaver spp.), Calla lilies (Zantedeschia spp.), and the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera). On the green lawn, there are collections of magnolias (Magnolia spp.), Spirea (Spirea spp.), Willows (Salix spp.), Viburnums (Viburnum spp.), Maples (Acer spp.), and espalier roses.

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