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Regione Abruzzo established with L.R. nr.6 del 08/02/05 – art. 137 the Riserva Naturale Controllata delle aree lacustri e limitrofe del lago di San Domenico e del Lago Pio (L.R. 38/96, deliberation nr. 28 del 09/07/04).

The area of the reserve is made up of two distinct regions within the territory of the municipality of Villalago, in the province of L’Aquila: the biggest one (about 53 ha) includes the reservoir of Lago di San Domenico and part of the nearby territories; the other one (about 7 ha) preserves the geologic relict of Lago Pio, located South of Villalago historic centre.

The surrounding landscape is made up of typical limestone mountains of the Central Apennines with dry plains interrupted by forests.

The Lago di San Domenico sector is limited by a dam (North), by SR479 road that leads from Anversa degli Abruzzi to Villalago (West), by the lake banks (East) and by two hills before the historic centre of Villalago (South).

The Lago Pio sector is near Villalago (Northern border), while the other sectors are limited by the municipal and provincial roads.

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