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Where historymeets the sea

Guide to the archeological treasures of the coast of Lazio





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AZIENDA DI PROMOZIONE TURISTICADELLA PROVINCIA DI VITERBO

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Editorial project: APT RomeCarried out by Vitesse - Rome

Scientific Board: Superintendence forArcheological Assets of Lazio

Superintendent Anna Maria Reggiani

Editorial Supervision/Coordination:Adriana Amici

Text: Alessia Petruzzelli

Graphics and cartographic drawings: N. Pietravalle, S. Ranalli

Translation: Francesca Caruso

Photos: Archive of the APT of Rome, SimonettaPanzironi, Archive of the Superintendence for

Archeological Assets of Lazio

On the cover:Gaeta, Viola Tower (Simonetta Panzironi),

background image the fortifications of the Roman coast in a print of 1557

Printed by: Stilgrafica - Roma

The text and illustrations of this publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without permission.


REGIONE LAZIO

The civilizations and people who inhabited Lazio contributed with their achieve-ments and ingenuity to create the greatness of Roman civilization and, as in anatural process of osmosis, were in turn permeated by it. The power, wealth andpolitics of Rome lived also outside the City, and bestowed honour and prestige tothe people and places Rome was an integral part of.Of these places and these people not enough has been said.The Regione Lazio has deemed it particularly useful and enjoyable to recall,through a simple publication, how the grandeur of Mediterranean civilizationthat arrived from the sea, landing on the coast of our region - Lazio - has alwaysmaintained a relationship of enriching exchange with the sea.“Surprising Lazio! - Where History meets the Sea” aims at divulging history andinformation regarding Lazio off the beaten track, those places in which historymeets the sea and that preserve their traditions and some of the most preciousarcheological treasures in the world, an authentic heritage of humanity too oftenovershadowed by the magnificence of the Capital.The intent of promoting knowledge of the refinement and wealth of the mostimportant places on the coast of Lazio led to the idea of accompanying touristsand visitors to all those places that to this day evoke the very origin of our cultu-ral history, through the visit not only of spectacular archeological sites, but also ofthe most famous seaside resorts, in a brief journey through the local traditions ofthe present and the fascination of the past.

Luigi CiaramellettiCouncilor for the Promotion of Culture,

Entertainment, Sports and Tourism


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CERVETERI • S. MARINELLA •

S. SEVERA (PYRGI)

OSTIA ANTICA • SEA OF ROME

ANZIO • NETTUNO

S. FELICE CIRCEO • SABAUDIA

SPERLONGA • FONDI

MINTURNO

VULCI • CASTRO

CIVITAVECCHIA

FREGENE • FIUMICINO

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LAVINIO • ARDEA • TORVAIANICA

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Tculture. It reached its peakbetween the end of the C7 BCand during the entire C6 BC,when numerous stone, bronzeand pottery workshops flour-ished. The archeological areamaintains the original set of

walls (C4 BC), made up of rec-tangular blocks of tufa thatprotected the city for centuries,the podium in tufa blocks of anEtruscan temple (C5 BC), vari-ous rooms of a high class domusof the late republican periodand a small temple (sacellum)dedicated to Hercules. Themagnificent Pontedell’Arcobaleno, a bridge fromthe C1 BC, dominates theentire area and crosses the Fiorariver at a height of 30 metres.

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From the sea to groves of olive trees, we cross the valley of the Fiora river, among thousands of Etruscan tombs

and a truly uncontaminated nature.On the border with Tuscany, in theheart of Tuscan-Lazio Maremma,we find a green and lush landscape,

among places and peoplerich in history and

traditions. Theprecious

remains of the Etruscan and Romanperiods are not the only treasures ofthe area of Vulci and Castro, pow-erful Etruscan towns that developedthriving commerce with the Greekworld and dominated the Etruscanarea of Viterbo for centuries.

The ruins of one of the largestand most powerful Etruscancity-states stand on a vast lime-stone platform on the banks ofthe river Fiora. The remainsfrom both the Etruscan phaseand the period of Roman dom-ination are in good conditions.Vulci was an economicallythriving centre thanks to com-mercial contacts with Greeceand the East that influenced its

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Vulci: the Museum of the Castle

Vulci: Domus of the Cryptoporticus, viridarium

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FRANÇOIS TOMB

The area of the necropoli,around the city, preserves thou-sands of tombs of different types:case, chamber, corridor, as wellas graves and tumuli. Access tothe precious tomb (in the area ofPonte Rotto) from the C4 BC isgained through a 27mt-long cor-

ridor and contains frescoes,mostly preserved in Villa Albaniin Rome, representing the sagaof the Vibenna brothers and ofServius Tullius, at the time of thestruggle against the Tarquins forthe control of Rome.

TOMB OF THE INSCRIPTIONS

Dating from the C4 BC, it con-tains numerous inscriptions onthe walls and on the large slabson the doors leading to the vari-ous chambers.

TUMULUS OF THE CUCCUMELLA

Also located in the area of PonteRotto, the imposing tumulus ofthe Cuccumella measures 18mtin height and 65mt in diameter.

A stronghold of Etruscan ori-gin, it reached its peak in theC7- 6 BC as a city dependanton the city-state of Vulci. Thenecropoli, located on the hillyaround the modern city ofCastro, provide the only proofof the existence of the ancientsettlement (perhaps known asStatonia) of which no trace isleft as its original structureswere razed to the ground in1649 by order of PopeInnocent X. The numeroustombs, that for centuries pre-served unimaginable treasures,are worth a visit.

ROME

Superintendence for Archeological Assets of Southern EtruriaPiazzale di Villa Giulia, 9

00196 Romaph. +39 06.3226571fax +39 06.3202010

Email: [email protected]

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Woodwork is in thetraditional style andproduces domestic objects such assalt pestles, ladles and carvingforks. The area is also known forthe many shops of ceramists whohave been inspired for centuries byshapes and designs of the Etruscanschool.

“Canino” extra-virginolive oil is a typical prod-uct of the Etruscan areaof Viterbo. Deep green in colour, ithas a full and pleasant smell, and afragrant, fruity taste. “Panunto”(“greasy-bread”) is the best way ofenjoying the new oil at the oil millsin the period of milling. “Strada dei Sapori”: www.info.tuscia.it

Vulci: NationalArcheological Museum inthe rooms of the Castellodell’Abbadia with findings rangingfrom 2500 to the C1 BC. Ischia diCastro: Civic Museum “Pietro eTuriddo Lotti” with findings datingfrom prehistoric times to the Romanera. Closer to the sea, do not missthe Rocca di Montalto di Castro.

The Pride of Laziowine production is theAleatico di Gradoli, arustic red with a fresh, smoothfruity taste, best enjoyed whenfairly young.The minimum 12° of alcoholiccontent can reach 16° in thestrong sweet variety, ideal forsweets and desserts.

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From August 1 tothe 31st , theEstate Montaltese:theatre and con-certs at the Castleof the Abbadia ofVulci, with tastings and activitiesfor children, in a truly festive andfolkloristic atmosphere.

The Enel Powerstation“Alessandro Volta” of Montaltodi Castro. An enormous structure inthe area of Pian Dei Cangani. Set upfor the production of nuclear energy,it was converted in a multi-com-bustible fed plant. Guided tours ofthe nuclear equipment in July andAugust, evening tours. Visitor Centerph. +39 0766 898324

The Lungomare (seafront) isreally the heart of Marina diMontalto, popular for promenadesamong stores, ice cream shops andlittle produce markets. The typicalfish market is in the area of the moo-ring at the mouth of the Fiora.Strolling through the streets of nearbyTuscania we can find interesting anti-que stores.

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Pellicone, a lake inhabited by vari-ous species of fen-birds, includingherons and egrets, as well as otters,the true symbol of the area.

We are in the uncontaminatedMaremma area of Tuscany andLazio, where the wealth of naturaland archeological treasures hasbanned invasive human activities.The Oasis (340 ha) is crossed bythe river Fiora that runs in thehigher section as if in a deep bedof volcanic rocks and furtherahead forms the Laghetto del

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AZIENDA DI PROMOZIONE TURISTICA DELLA PROVINCIA DI VITERBOPiazza dell’Oratorio, 2 - Palazzo Doria Pamphili01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT)Ph. +39 07613751 - Fax +39 0761379233www.apt.viterbo.itwww.provincia.vt.it

Useful Info

In the Natural Park of Vulci we can walk alongthe paths following the course of the Fiora, orchoose tourist itineraries on horseback in the val-ley of the Fiora, along the ancient roads that ledfrom Vulci and Castro to the sea.The Marina of Montalto is beautiful, with its long

stretch offine sand, close to the Mediterranean bush.Charming boat rides can be arranged in the areawhere the river Fiora meets the sea and where,amidst vegetation and inlets, we discover shoresinaccessible by land and typical wood huts.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Vulci (VT): NationalArcheological Museum ph. +39 0761 437787Ischia di Castro (VT): CivicMuseum “Pietro and TuriddoLotti” ph. +39 0761 425400. For guided tours: ph. +39 0761 425067Natural Park Of Vulci:WWF Lazio Delegation ph. +39 06 6892951ph. +39 06 6896522

PORTS AND DOCKS

In Marina di Montalto, in thenatural wet dock formed by themouth of the Fiora, typicalshelter for small crafts, especial-ly fishing boats.

GETTING THERE

For Montalto di Castro, fromRome, Via Aurelia up to thekm110, or the AutostradaRoma-Fiumicino, detour forthe A12 direction Civitavecchiaand the Aurelia again, directionMontalto.From Viterbo, SS Cassia Nordand detour in direction ofTuscania. Vulci:

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Vulci: lake on the Fiora river

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Etruscan frescoes and historic aristocratic palaces, thewild sea and the quiet countryside, the splendid Etruscan -Viterbo town

with its ten centuries of history will not disappoint us.

blocks of “macco”, a limestonecommon in the area, which canbe seen today in the sectionnorth of Porta Romanelli. It included the Acropolis thatconstituted its original nucle-us, and housed a sacred areawith a structure dating fromthe C7 BC.The ancient city also had animposing temple, the Altar ofthe Queen, (C4 BC), one ofthe largest temple in Etruria (itsbase measures 77x35mt ) built

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Art city of the Mediterranean,Tarquina is famous for its signifi-cant Etruscan archeological patri-mony, although the modern townhas preserved architecture and treas-ures from the Middle Ages and the1800s. Founded by the legendary

Tarconte, after whom it was namedTarchna, it was later, and until1922, called Corneto.Today, with its Lido, it is also awell known beach resort, withbeach clubs, hotels, sports andleisure facilities.

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TThe first human settlements inthe area date from prehistorictimes. Later, between the C10-9 BC villages continued to risein the area of the Civita, even-tually forming the proper city.

THE ETRUSCAN CITY

It stood on a hill east of the onemodern Tarquinia is located on.It was surrounded by a set ofdefensive walls (C5 BC) in

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on the site of an archaic temple.The pediment was decoratedwith relief figures in terracotta,including the magnificent“Winged Horses” now on dis-play in the Museum ofTarquinia.Tarquinia was a rich and pow-

erful city from the C8 BC tothe C3 BC, a commercial andindustrial centre, famous for itsmetal and bronze work and forthe production of pottery. Italso gained political power andextended its dominion inlandup to the ford of the Tiber, thustaking control of the commerceof central Italy that camethrough there. It developedrelations and exchanges withGreece and the East since itsorigins, as indicated by the richimport of products, includingprecious ones, found in tombsand in the sanctuary/emporiumof Gravisca on the sea.

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NECROPOLIS OF MONTEROZZI

From the C7 BC to the Romanera, the Hill of Monterozzi wasthe site of the most importantnecropolis of nearby Civita,located at a slightly higher point.6000 tombs were dug out of thelimestone, many of them pre-serve examples of archaic paint-ing and represent a slice ofEtruscan life and customs, withscenes of banquets, games, horseraces, hunts and floral decora-tions. In order to preserve thisinestimable archeological patri-mony, only some of them areopen to the public, including thefamous “Tomb of the Augurs”(530 BC), with a single chamberwith almost entirely paintedwalls, the Tomb of Hunting andFishing” (520-510 BC) and the“Tomb of the Bacchantes” (510-500 BC). Yet the treasures of thetombs are innumerable: stoneand terracotta sarcophagi, vasesmade by famous Attic ceramicartists, local pottery and signifi-cant Etruscan inscriptions,carved and painted.

Antique jewels andfaithful craftmadereproductions inspiredby Etruscan styles are produced bylocal goldsmith art.Artistic ceramics and terracotta,also faithful to the shapes and dec-orations of the Etruscan school,are the symbol of the Tarquiniahandicraft.

Ferlenghi mushroomsare typical of the areaand are also used to prepare verytasty seasoning for the traditional eggfettuccine. The nearby Monti Ciminiare rich in chestnut groves andCanepina is known for a deliciousvariety of chestnut, the “marrone”.Excellent production of organic redand yellow apples.

The National Museum is oneof the most important Etruscanmuseums in Italy. PalazzoVitelleschi. The Castle known asMatilde of Canossa’s with theChurch of Santa Maria in Castelloand the “Tower of Dante”. TheDuomo, with frescoes by Antoniodel Massaro, known as il Pastura, apainter from Viterbo (1508-1509).

The typical wine ofthe area is theTarquinio, pleasantred or white, itshould be enjoyedwhile young.

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00196 Romaph. +39 06.3226571fax +39 06.3202010


Tarquinia,NationalMuseum:“WingedHorses”

Tarquinia, Tomb of the Orco: “Velca Maiden”

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The Procession of theResurrected Christ is on Easter Sundayin Tarquinia. The statue of Christ,weighing six quintals, is carried by six-teen men, the so-called “brothers”, pre-ceded by blank shots of the typical dou-ble-barreled gun from Maremma. OnAugust 15, the Procession of theVirgin to the Sea, with the pageant ofboats and paraments.

The Regional NaturalReserve “Selva delLamone” is in the area of themunicipality of Farnese at the borderbetween Lazio and Tuscany. It is atruly luxuriant park in which, amongwild flowers, mushrooms, squirrelsand buzzards, we can enjoy an excur-sion along the paths and rest in theareas equipped with facilities.

This is the birthplace ofVincenzo Cardarelli (1887-1959), 20th century poet and writerwho dared a return to Italian classi-cism in his nostalgic poetry. He wonthe Strega Prize in 1948. Do not missEtruscopoli, a vast cave of maccocontaining reproductions of Etruscantombs with their furnishings and aplastic model of the Civita.

The historical centeroffers shops andworkshops sellingvarious craftmade objects, amongthe colours of artistic ceramic andwrought iron objects. TheLungomare (seafront) near theLido is ideal for an evening pro-menade or a game of golf in thenearby sports clubs on the coast.

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South of the Lido ofTarquinia, we find the marinearea of the Saline, a naturalreserve and archeological parkwith a fascinating example ofindustrial archeology. The areaincludes the ruins of the sanc-tuary of Gravisca, founded atthe end of the C7 BC as acommercial and port call creat-ed for commerce with foreign-ers, Greeks and Phoenicians,who could also practice theirown religions there. Its declinebegan at the end of the C3 BCand in 181 BC it becamea Roman colony. Aport was built

there in the Middle Ages,enlarged in 1748 by PopeClement II and since thenknown as Porto Clementino.Unused for a long time, itsstructures were converted intoa penal settlement in the lastcentury. The salt pan plantdates to the early C19 AD andhas large shallow vats used forthe production of salt whosebad quality caused the enter-prise to be abandoned.

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Useful InfoGETTING THERE

From Rome, Via Aurelia up tothe km 90 or the AutostradaRoma-Fiumicino, detour forA12 direction Civitavecchia.From Viterbo SS Cassia Sud upto Vetralla and continuetowards Monteromano.


Regional Natural Reserve “Selva delLamone” ph. +39 0761 458741

PORTS AND DOCKS

The coast of Tarquinia has wetdocks with laying up for smallcrafts.Tarquinia Lido: Il Porticciolo -Fanelli - Ostili.Marina Velca: Darsena

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AZIENDA DI PROMOZIONE TURISTICA DELLA PROVINCIA DI VITERBOPiazza dell’Oratorio, 2 - Palazzo Doria Pamphili01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT)Ph. +39 07613751 - Fax +39 0761379233www.apt.viterbo.itwww.provincia.vt.it

Tarquinia: detail of theClementine Port

A journey through the history and colurs of a town with a strong seafaringvocation and intense, charming characters, for demanding visitors in search of variety.

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The large Port and the imposingForte Michelangelo tell the story ofthe city and its past greatness: fromthe Etruscans to the Romans, fromthe Byzantines to the Saracens, itwas thanks to the Church thatCivitas Vetula was rebuilt and

renamed in 849 AD, and preservedto this day. Strolls through thegreenery and natural springs, andexcursions out to sea will offer usvisions of past eras in the form ofarcheological remains and naturalbeauty.


VILLA OF THE TAURINE BATHS

Significant ruins of the RomanTown of Centumcellae that grewby the large Port built by theEmperor Trajan in 106 AD, havesurvived in the port area and inthe outskirts of the modern town.We know that Centumcellae wasan important commercial centre,especially in Roman imperialtimes and during the decline ofthe empire it remained a point of

reference for the commercial andsocial life of the region.The area of the Taurine Baths,north of the Roman town, con-sists of a structure from the C1BC extending over about 2hectares. This imposing bathcomplex is the most representativeof the Roman civilization insouthern Etruria, and was rebuiltby Trajan and enlarged byHadrian by exploiting the sulphursprings. The presence of “double”rooms indicates the intense use of

the villa and the baths, document-ed until the end of the C5 AD.We recognize the most ancientpart by the technique used tobuild the walls, the opus almostreticulatum, with the decorativearrangement in a diamond pat-tern of the cubilia (wedge-shapedtufa blocks) visible in the rectan-gular portico framed by columns.The more imposing section datesfrom imperial times and is inbrickwork (opus latericium).Corridors and small service cham-

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bers connected the areas of thecalidarium (pools with hot water)and the tepidarium (hall withmedium temperature), as well asthe laconicum, the section forsteam baths. Also, changingrooms, waiting rooms, readingrooms, lavatories and boilers inwhat was truly a villa devoted towellbeing and equipped to caterto many visitors. The presence ofa second level and a terrace with apavilion roof abovethe calidarium,gave the villaan impos-ing appear-ance.Today wecan stilladmire

remains of the magnificentmosaics that covered the poolsand halls of the bath complex,along with rich and refined deco-rations on columns and walls.A mechanical and hydraulic pipesystem provided water to the vari-ous areas of the complex. Thewater came from the nearby

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Spring of the Ficoncella and wasalready known for its therapeutic

qualities by the Etruscans of thearea. According to legend thesource of sulphurous waterwas accidentally discoveredby a bull scraping theground with its hoof and

this episode originated thename of the baths, also known

as “Baths of Trajan”.

San Martino al Cimino isa famous woodwork cen-tre, known above all for the pro-duction of rustic furniture andobjects for the home, and tradition-al kitchen utensils.Crafted leather items are a classicin Tolfa with its timeless handbags,but we also find belts, wallets andcreative objects for the home.

The sea offers an antipastoof “lumachelle di mare”with garlic and parsley, small octopusCivitavecchia-style and rich fish soup.The Monti della Tolfa provide freshsheep milk ricotta, ideal to preparesweet ravioli. The Hazelnuts of MonteCimino, have been grown in theViterbo hinterland since the 1950s.“Strade dei Sapori”: www.info.tuscia.it

The DOC ColliEtruschi Viterbesi is pro-duced in 37 municipali-ties of the province ofViterbo. This wine is both white(sweet or sparkling) or red (sweet,novello and sparkling) and is start-ing to be greatly appreciated thanksto the improvement of the “greghet-to” vine, that has a red berry.

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Forte Michelangelo - Thelargest and most imposingfortress erected in the 16th century toprotect the only port close to Rome.It was built by Pope Julius II dellaRovere on a project by the architectBramante from Urbino and complet-ed in 1535, under the supervision ofMichelangelo who also completedthe upper section of the donjon.

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The Feast of Santa Firmina,patron saint of the city and ofsailors is on April 28, a fascinating pro-cession to the sea and the blessing ofthe waters, and fireworks. On August 15, the Palio Marinaro: thereconstruction of the historic expulsionof the Saracens in front of the ForteMichelangelo and a huge fish-fry in thepiazza for the Sagra of the Padellone.

NATURAL PARK OF THE MONTI

DELLA TOLFA - A hilly plateau ofvolcanic origin, covered withwoods and reaching a maximum alti-tude of 638mt.Immediately past the coast areabehind Civitavecchia, it appears withsections of Mediterranean bush,strawberry trees, cork and mastictrees. Higher up the vegetation pres-

ents chestnut trees and beech, andthe typical fauna are the boar andthe wolf, but other species at risk

of extinction, such as otters, martensand wildcats, can also be found. A great place for bird-watching, thePark offers the opportunity to spotthe royal kite, that still lives hereamong eagle-owls and red wood-peckers.

A picturesque andtasty tradition, gath-ering sea urchins to greet the“Spring at the Sea”. BetweenFebruary and March, the cliffsnear Capo Linaro become popu-lated with groups of friends gath-ering sea urchins on the rockyseabed and eating them on thespot with good fresh bread.

Traditional shops and modernboutiques in 16th century set-tings and archeologicalremains: a stroll along the townstreets is like a journey through timein the area around the harbour thathas maintained its medieval structuresand the imposing complex of theRoman port. Fourth weekend of themonth, antique fair (ph. +39 0766 5901)


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Towards the coast, south ofthe town, the cliffs andseabed await us for trulyexciting scuba-diving inwhich we can discoversunken wrecks and sub-

merged archeological remains.For organized excursions: CentroDiving - Porto “Marina Riva diTraiano”.CIC Porto Turistico Riva di Traiano -Km. 65,500ph./fax +39 0766 505220ph.+39 333 [email protected] we go north instead, we find theBeach of S. Agostino, with itsdunes, sand and beach clubs, ideal

for days spent swimming in the seaand sunbathing.The Springs of Ficoncella -According to legend, this spring,close to the one at the Terme tau-rine, was near an enormous fig tree.The water (56°) gushes from thelimestone, it doesn’t contain anyhydrogen sulfide and so doesn’t havethe typical bad smell. The spa com-plex functions all year round andoffers cures for many internal andexternal pathologies as well as areasfor relaxing and beneficial bathing.(Via delle Terme di Traiano,before the junc-tion for

Civitavecchia nord, turn left andfollow the signs).

Hiking on the Etruscan Appenine:the Monti della Tolfa and the splen-did ancient towns of Tolfa andAllumiere In this area, immersed inthe beauty of the natural park, wecan discover traces of prehistorichuman settlements and remains ofthe Etruscan civilization, thenecropoli of “Grottini” and of“Pian della Conserva” and the tem-ple of “Gasceta dei Cavalieri”.

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GETTING THERE

From Rome, Via Aurelia direc-tion Grosseto up to Tarquinia; orAutostrada Roma-Fiumicino,detour for A12 up toCivitavecchia, Via Aurelia direc-tion Grosseto, exit Tarquinia.

PORTS AND DOCKS

“Marina Riva di Traiano” PortA highly - equipped tourist port,a point of reference for naviga-tion in the Mediterranean. Southof the city, it has 12 wharves fora total of 1100 berths for boats;the access canal is over 4m deepand has a rocky bottom.

Port of CivitavecchiaThis commercial port is usedabove all for connections withSardinia by ferry or hydrofoil.Sailing is forbidden.

Harbour Officeph. +39 0766 35993ph. +39 0766 501717

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Cool waterfalls and brooks along an itinerary rich in archeological sites, amidst age-old fortresses and ancient submerged ports, sulphur springs,

doc vineyards and beaches with splendid waves.

Along the Via Aurelia, our virtualguide in this journey through south-ern Etruria, we come across green

woods and the sea, at the height ofthe Promontory of Capo Linaro.The archeological patrimony of thisarea is of inestimable value, everycorner reveals its prehistoric,Etruscan and Roman origins. Themore recent history of Cerveteri andSanta Marinella proves the sensitiv-ity of later generations for their cul-tural heritage and for the beauty ofthe area.


C8 BC), in which small circu-lar cavities were excavated tohouse urns containing ashes,followed by the phase of thelarge monumental tumuli (C7BC), funerary chambers with

princely furnishings. The turn-ing point of the mid C6 BCled to the appearance of thefirst “Dye-shaped Tombs”intended for the deceased ofthe middle class, arranged in aregular way along streets andsquares.The importance of theEtruscan necropoli is tightlyconnected to the fact that thedomestic environment of thedeceased was reconstructed intheir tombs, and their lives

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NNECROPOLIS OF THE

BANDITACCIA

One of the richest burialgrounds of ancient Cerae, mod-ern Cerveteri, used from theC9 BC. Today we can still visitmany of the 2000 tombs situ-ated along a path enclosed inthe tufa. They can be dividedinto three types, starting fromthe Villanovan period featuredby the rite of cremation (C9-

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were represented throughpaintings, decorations andobjects. This patrimony hasmade it possible to study thehistory and customs of theEtruscan people, as only a fewof their towns have survivedowing to the use of perishablematerials such as mud and strawfor their homes and buildings.

ARCHEOLOGICAL AREA AND

ANTIQUARIUM OF PYRGI

Initially the Etruscan settle-ment of Pyrgi dominated thesea in front of the Etruscan cityof Caere. Next to the empori-um stands a sanctuary ofimmense value dedicated toLeucothea, emerged from thebeach south of the Castle ofSanta Severa. Two templesfrom the C6 and C5 BC arestill accessible The port com-plex reached the height of itssplendour at the time of thethriving trade and maritimecommerce of the gloriousCaere, between the end of C6-5 BC. Following the decline ofthe city and the sack led byDionysious of Siracuse (384BC), the sanctuary was aban-doned and then confiscated bythe Romans who in the courseof the C3 BC built the castrumof the Roman colony over it.

ROMAN BRIDGES

The territory of SantaMarinella preserves numerousruins of Roman bridges on the

ancient course of the ViaAurelia, built in 241 BC, at thetime of censor C. AurelioCotta, to permit the Romanconquest of Etruria, Liguria,and the Gallic tribes of thenorth. The structure of thebridges proves the high levelreached by Roman civil engi-neering, as can be seen at km59.700, near the Fosso diCastesecco between the ViaAurelia and the sea, where wefind the Bridge of Apollo, withthree arches and a curvilinearstructure. In the vicinity, wecan also see the Bridge ofLargo Impero (remains of thearches) and in a palm grove,arches of the Bridge of ViaRoma, all dating from the laterepublican period.

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Some workshops in thehistorical sections of S.Marinella and S. Severaoffer models of historical ships andreproductions of the typical fishingboats. The ancient tradition of “buc-chero”, a type of archaic Etruscanpottery from the C6 BC, with ashiny black surface, survives today inthe art of decorative pottery.

From the sea, the ancientrecipe for chickpea soupwith prawns or squid in its own ink.In the trattorias of Cerveteri, there isgreat demand for dishes with game,like egg pappardelle with hare orboar ragout. Lets not miss a seasontaste of the artichokes of the planebetween Cerveteri and Ladispoli,tender, tasty and without thorns.

Cerveteri is one ofthe DOC wineareas of the Etruscanterritory of Viterbo. The poet Martialpraised their deliciousness and definedthe white wine of ancient Cerae as“the main nourishment of the gods”.An excellent wine (11°) to accompanya meal, sparkling or sweet white, andalso remarkable reds, dry or sweet.

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The Odescalchi Castle in S.Marinella dates from the C15 AD andwas built over the remains of ancientPunicum and of the Villa of Ulpianofrom the C3 AD. Odescalchi Castle inS. Severa (C11 AD) and Renaissancevillage, between the remains of theancient town of Pyrgi and the Temple ofLeucothea. Cerveteri - RomanesqueChurch of S. Maria Maggiore.

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Cerveteri - The Grapesand Wine Festival in thelast week of August is aspecial occasion to discover thegrapes and wines produced in thearea of the Colli Ceriti.Ladispoli - In the second weekendof April the city celebrates theArtichoke Festival. At the end ofJuly, the Melon Festival.

NATURAL RESERVE OF

MACCHIATONDA: South of SantaSevera, a coastal marshy landscapeawaits us. Truly uncontaminated, itis a protected area and seat of theFaunal Oasis managed by the WWF.The regional natural reserve extendsbetween the Mediterranean bushand the sea and is inhabited bynumerous protected species of flora

and fauna, such ascoots, egrets, wildducks and therare fen-hawk. From Rome, at Km50 of the Via Aurelia. Cultivationsof flowers in the fields and in green-houses in the plane from S. Severato S. Marinella, offer an exceptionalview, especially with the multi-coloured varieties of carnations.

The sophisticated aristocraticfamilies of Caere craved todisplay the works of Euphronius,one of the most famous painters inthe ancient world, in their homes Avase he painted, the chalice-shapedCrater dating from the C6 BC, nowat the Metropolitan Museum inNew York, was in fact found amongothers in the ruins of Caere.

Typical products in the areaof the Port of SantaMarinella, or in the Renaissance vil-lage of Santa Severa. The detachedhouses of Santa Marinella, examplesof the Art Nouveau or “floral” archi-tecture of the early 1920s, lead usback to the Belle Epoque, amongstuccoes, colours, floral decorations iniron and glass.

Civitavecchia

S. Marinella

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TorreMarangone

Pyrgi(Sant. di Leucothea)

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Terme Stigiane: In the woods ofthe Monti della Tolfa, this ancientspring was already known to theEtruscans and the Romans. Thewaters and mud baths havenumerous therapeutic applicationsand, between June andSeptember, we can enjoy a day ofreal wellbeing at the spa complex,among the natural springs fromwhich alkaline-iodic-salty-sul-phurous water gushes forth at atemperature varying from 36° to

58°. There are also grottoes fornatural steam baths at 51°. Spacentre “Il Bagnarello”. Via Terme diStigliano - Canale Monterano(Rome). Ph. +39 06 9963428.At Marina di Cerveteri, with itstypical white houses in Moorishstyle, we can spend a lovely day atthe sea, with clear waters and nat-ural oases, and enjoy one of themost popular sections ofthe coast of Lazio.

The beach of Santa Marinella isfamous among surf enthusiasts forits sandy seabed, and has beachclubs and sports facilities. Scubadiving tourism at Santa Severa, inthe ancient Etruscan port ofPyrgi, departing from the Castleand from the Borgo. At the week-end, group excursions led byexpert archeologists. Archeosub -

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PORTS AND DOCKS

S. Marinella - OdescalchiTourist Port: at the foot of thecastle by the samename, a port for285 berths and inthe wet dock a slip-way for small crafts. Services,boatyards and laying up. Rockyand muddy bottom 1 to 5mt. S. Severa - Wet dock withbuoys and chains for theberthing of small boats.

GETTING THERE

From Rome, Via Aurelia directionCivitavecchia until the Cerveterijunction (or continue toS.Marinella/S.Severa); or autostra-da to Fiumicino Airport, A12branch direction Civitavecchia, exitto Cerveteri/Ladispoli (or follow-ing exit to S.Marinella/S.Severa).


Natural Reserve of MacchiatondaWWF Lazio Delegationph. +39 06 6892951ph. +39 06 6896522


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CERVETERI

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S. Marinella: the beach

A hectic intercontinental airport in the backgroundfor a blend of different environments and attractions. Extensive pinewoodsand deserted beaches, ancient and modern ports, archeological memories.

Exchanges between the river and thesea, the land and the sky, havealways been a feature of the economicand social life of this area, still firmlyattached to its fishing tradition. IfFiumicino is the economic heart of

the coast, Fregene is a haven formany Romans. The sandy shore andthe beaches equipped with facilitieshave always created a tranquil,relaxing atmosphere in the daytimeand a festive, glamorous one at night.


with works of canalization. The“portus Ostiensis” was completedin 64 AD, after the tragic loss ofover 200 ships in a storm in 62AD, and led to the first settle-ment of the ancient city ofPortus. Today we can admire itsremains that came to light dur-

ing work for the construction ofthe airport of Fiumicino at theend of the 1950s.Numerous structures of the Portof Trajan have on the contraryremained intact, including theenormous hexagonal pool (thesides measure 357.77m) and thesurrounding warehouses, dams,lighthouse, temples, baths andeven a private theatre. TheEmperor Trajan wanted to over-come the inefficiencies of thePort of Claudius, subject to con-

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TTHE PORTS OF TRAJAN AND

CLAUDIUS

When the Emperor Claudiusdecided to build a port north ofOstia, the old call on the Tiberhad already proven to be insuffi-cient to support Rome’s rivertraffic. Work began in 42 ADwith the awareness of the risk ofthe area silting up, and includeda dock of 80 hectares, two largepiers and a lighthouse, along

Fiumicino


stant silting up, and built thismassive structure starting in106AD and completing it by112AD.

NECROPOLIS OF ISOLA SACRA

OR OF PORTO

This burial ground, perfectlypreserved to this day thanks tothe age-old process of silting upof the Tiber river, containstombs of the inhabitants of the

ancient Porto, built betweenthe C1-3 AD. It stands on astrip of earth washed by theTyrrhenian sea and isolatedfrom the mainland south andeast by the Tiber, north by aconnecting channel betweenthe river and the sea excavatedby Trajan in occasion of theconstruction of the Port. Thename Isola Sacra, mentioned as

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early as the C6 AD, may comefrom the presence in the area ofChristian monuments.The necropolis appears withmonuments emerging from theground and tombs arranged inparallel rows creating actualpaths. The structure of the fam-ily tomb is typical, a squarechamber with the remains of afamily and furniture in brick-work (beds) or ovens and wellsused to organize funerary ban-quets. The chambers andfacades were finely decoratedwith paintings, stucco, mosaicsand numerous inscriptionswhich have contributed toreconstructing the lives of thedeceased and an image of thelower middle classes of the area,made up of artisans and mer-chants.

Elderly fishermen have handeddown to younger generationsthe techniques for the manu-facturing and maintenance offishing nets. Tradition and technol-ogy coexist in the shipyards on thebanks of the Tiber: designing andcreating boats the traditional way,but with innovative materials andsophisticated software.

Seafood cuisine reach-es excellent standardshere. If we considerproducts of the land,we cannot overlook the tasty andtender carrot of Fiumicino, await-ing IGT recognition.Meat from the cattle-breeding inthe plane of Maccarese is also verygood.

Museum of RomanShips - Inauguratedin 1979, it housesthe keels of four mercantile shipsform the C3-4 AD, a “gondola-shaped” fishing boat and frag-ments of other ships found in1958 during excavations for theconstruction of the nearby airportLeonardo da Vinci.

The area is also knownfor the “Vignanello”,a wine from Tusciaproduced in theprovince of Rome. In thevarieties of white, red and rosé, theGreco is the most appreciated typewhen still young as an aperitif and,after two years of aging, to accom-pany fish dishes.

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Superintendence for ArcheologicalAssets of Ostia

Via dei Romagnoli, 717 - 00119 Romaph. +39 06.56358099fax +39 06.5651500

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Fiumicino, Porto: votive aedicule

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Fiumicino - The secondSunday of June, the Fish Festivalwith fishing contests, fairs, a musicband and 10 quintals of fried fishin a huge and characteristic“Padellata”.October 5 is the feast of theSant’Ippolito, Patron saint of thetown, with a charming processionof boats out to sea.

The State Natural Reserve of theRoman Coast has been establishednorth and south of Rome, fromPalidoro to Fregene, and includes arich, monumental pinewood. It is aprotected area with typicalMediterranean bush flora, such asstrawberry-trees and juniper. On the Via Portuense, in Fiumicino,the Natural Archeological Park of

the Port of Trajanoffers splendid viewsthanks to the intervention for theprotection of the arboreal patrimonyand the creation of pedestrian paths.The itinerary of the visit shouldinclude a stop at the Belvederepoint, among eucalyptus, pines, theoccasional holm-oak and the fra-grance of bay and linden.

Splendid villas immersed in theshady pinewood of Fregeneprovide privacy to many VIPswho have always loved the tranquili-ty of the beach resort but also enjoyevenings on the shore. Famouspatrons include Giulietta Masinaand Federico Fellini after whom thetwo sides of the seafront promenadehave been named.

The area of the wet dockof Fiumicino is ideal for quietstrolls, in a holiday atmosphere, anda stop for an ice cream at one of themany good gelaterie. On the side ofTorre Clementina, in the mostancient section of the city, the char-acteristic fish market, open everyevening around 5pm when the fish-ing boats return, is worth a visit.

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Fiume Arrone

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PonteGaleria

CastelMalnome

Isola Sacra

Lido di Ostia

CastelPorziano

Tor Paterno

Lido del Faro

Focene

Bonifica diMaccarese

Bonifica diPorto

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A truly original excursion canbe experienced at the NaturalOasis of Porto: romantic rideson horse carriages to enjoy thebeauty of the park and visitthe three shores of the Lake ofTrajan. Excellent observa-tion points for birdwatching too.

Via Portuense,2264 - Fiumicino(RM).Guided visits: ph. +39 06 5880880

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GETTING THERE

From Rome, Via Aurelia direc-tion Civitavecchia up to theFregene junction, or the autostra-da for Fiumicino Airport,autostrada A12 directionCivitavecchia, exit for Fregene.To Fiumicino: autostrada forFiumicino Airport up to the air-port, Via della Scafa in directionof Ostia, junction for Fiumicino.


Museum of Roman ShipsVia A. Guidoni, 35 Fiumicino Airport ph. +39 06 6529192ph. +39 06 65010089

PORTS AND DOCKS

FiumicinoPorto Canale: with 20 berths,maximum length permitted 20m.

Porto Canale diFiumara Grande:at the mouth ofthe Tiber, on theright bank.

Darsena di Traiano: with accessfrom Porto Canale, ideal for themooring of small boats.Isola SacraDarsena Netter: with accessfrom FiumaraGrande.

Porto Romano: asmall wet dockwith access from FiumaraGrande.

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Fiumicino:the Oasis of

Porto

LAGO DITRAIANO

OSTIA ANTICA

NECROPOLIDI PORTO


The colours and lights of a radiant land that shares the rhythms and trends of the capital in a typical seaside spirit.

Immersed in the greenery of thepinewood, eternally washed bythe sea, this section of the coasttells an age-old story in whichthe remains of ancient Ostiafacing the Borgo of an ancientcity waited until the last centuryfor the birth of modern Ostia:the Sea of Rome.


C4 BC and is due to the ferventactivity of the port. It gainedgreater autonomy from Rome inthe C1 BC, in a moment ofdemographic and economicdevelopment and its history wasalways tied to the activities of thePort, until it entered an inevitable

phase of decline in the C3 ADwith the progressive decrease oftrade and commerce in the portof Ostia and the consequentialabandonment of the town.The tour of the excavations ofOstia Antica begins along theDecumanus Maximus, the mainaxis of the ancient city, from thePorta Romana to the PortaMarina, and leads us immediatelyinto the rich and extensive ruinsof the urban structure of the cityin the Roman era.

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Ostia Antica: excavations

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AARCHEOLOGICAL AREA AND

EXCAVATIONS OF OSTIA ANTICA

In the C3 BC, the poet Enniusand other ancient Roman sourcesattributed the foundation of thecity to Ancus Marcus, fourthking of Rome, yet evidence of theexistence of this colony estab-lished at the mouth of the Tiber(Ostia from “ostium”: rivermouth) and of its first settlementsand military function date to the

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Constructions on a single level,but also tenement complexesdeveloped around a central court-yard. Warehouses and shops,baths and latrines, guild officeswith signs and descriptivemosaics. The main attraction of the ruinsis the entire area north of theDecumanus, including theSquare of the Guilds and theTheatre that together provideextraordinary evidence of the

commercial life of Ostia andRome in the imperial era.The joint project dates to theAugustan period and the Theatre- attributed to Agrippa, ministerof the emperor at the time andwho died in 12 BC - is a veryancient building entirely rebuiltin brickwork in the C2 AD andrestored numerous times. Its pres-ent capacity is of 2700 seats andit is still fit for use, with theorchestra, the cavea, the servicecorridors and the portico withthe tabernae alternating withsteps to reach the tiers of seats.The Square of the Guilds,behind the Theatre, originallyconsisted of a simple structure: anenormous square (107x78m) - ofwhich the magnificent mosaic

floor has survived - with an exter-nal wall and a covered corridor.Only later, at the time of Cladius,was the site enriched by a porticoand raised with a second level tohouse the seats of the collegia, theguilds that led their commercethere. The temple at the centre ofthe square was erected on a podi-um at the time of Domitianamong gardens and open spacesadorned with statues.

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The ancient city and the sea-side one offer every variety ofcrafts, from pottery andwrought iron to the creationof jewelry. In the characteristicBorghetto dei Pescatori, at theLido, the manufacturing of fishingnets is still handed down for localuse and women create lovely strawbaskets.

A simple and tasty typicalproduct, the tellina, usedto season spaghetti in oneof the most ancient searecipes. If you have asweet tooth, don’t missthe traditional krapfens, plain orwith a cream filling in a historicpastry shop from the 1930s in thehistorical centre of Lido.

In the medieval-Renaissance Borgo ofOstia Antica, theCastle of Julius II, an example ofRenaissance military architectureof the early 1500s. The Church ofSanta Aurea from the 1400s, withthe Bishop’s Palace (Episcopio)and the frescoes executed byBaldasarre Peruzzi in the 1500s.

The lack of a typical wineof the Roman coast allowsus to mention some excellentDOC products of the Romanprovince: the legendary Frascati, awhite wine produced north of theColli Albani, light and best whenyoung, Velletri, from the southeastside of the Colli Albani, white, redwith a fruity taste, and spumante.

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Ostia Antica, excavations: Insula of theAurighi

Ostia Antica, excavations: the Theatre

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Ostia Antica • Sea of Rome

The first Sunday of June inthe Borgo of Ostia Anticais the day of Santa Aureawith a solemn procession,fairs, shows and fireworks.The Lungomare (Seafront) ofOstia, especially in the summer-time, offers sports events, shows,theatre, book fairs, art exhibits andlots more.

Ostia Antica, Ostia Lidoand the surrounding area,are part of the XIII Municipality,the most populated and extensive inItaly with over 250.000 residents.The town hall is in the Palazzo delGovernatore, an Art Nouveau build-ing (1924), designed by GiovanniFasolo, with beautifully decoratedarched windows.

At the Lido, Via delleBaleniere is similar to theCorso, with shops, bou-tiques and a lot of action.Lets enjoy a visit to thehistorical center and its lovely ArtNouveau detached houses, startingfrom the nearby Pontile (wharf ),restored in 1956 and projectingout into the sea for 125mt.

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Castel Fusano

Parco Pineta di Castel Fusano

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Bonifica diMaccarese

Bonifica diPortoFocene Ponte

Galeria

Ostia: beach club

Fairs /Fairs / EventsEvents Local curiositiesLocal curiosities

This section of the coast has a veryrich vegetation, an authentic gardenon the sea. The State NaturalReserve of the Roman Coastincludes the Urban Park of thePinewood of Castefusano, embeddedin the city and accessed both fromthe Lungomare di Levante - VialeMediterraneo - and from the Piazzaof Castefusano, from the internal side

of Ostia Antica. The protected area isfeatured by the presence of pines, andthe typical fragrances of theMediterranean bush such as strawber-ry-trees and juniper.The Reserve also protects the dune ofthe Beach of Castelporziano, south ofthe Litorale di Ostia, far from theinhabited area and rich in vegetation.On the west side, just behind the new

port, we findthe NaturalOasis managedby LIPU andrecently instituted, for the protectionand repopulating of bird species. Theprotected area also includes the Towerof San Michele, a fortification erectedagainst Saracen raids on a project byMichelangelo.

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The Pinewood ofCastelfusano, in the StateNatural Reserve of the RomanCoast cannot be missed forpanoramic bike excursions,with cycling routes and moredemanding itineraries in theinterior for mountain-bikeenthusiasts, along the remainsof the route of the ancient ViaSeveriana, the coast road thatled from Ostia to LakeAverno.

Horseback riding through thepinewood and the dunes inevery season. The highlyequipped beach clubs, along10 km of shore, offer innova-tive ways of enjoying the Seaof Rome all year round: fit-ness, wellness, entertainment,relaxation in flower gardensand walks on the beach inevery season.

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GETTING THERE

From Rome, Viale GuglielmoMarconi towards EUR, Via delMare junction up to OstiaAntica (or continue to the Lidodi Ostia).


LIPU Ostia ph. +39 06 56342257

PORTS AND DOCKS

OstiaMarina Porto di Roma: wetdocks for boats, including larg-er ones, with access fromFiumara Grande, on the leftbank. Depth from 1.30 to2.50mt.Tourist Port of Rome: a privatemarina, with over 800 berthsand modern facilities, withaccess from Fiumara Grande.Ph. +39 06 561881Characteristic dock of theCanale dei Pescatori, by thehomonymous Borghetto. Theshallow seabed and bridges allowaccess and small boat traffic.

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Ostia: the fishermen district

Ostia: the coast dunes

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Soft colours, silence and the slow rhythm of an exceptional archeological area,famous for the myth of Eneas. Between the countryside of Lazio and

the Mediterranean bush, rural culture and maritime traditions.

The Mediterranean dune is thetrue, eternal protagonist of the his-torical happenings of this coastalarea south of Rome, often forgottenbut favoured by hikers and touristsin search of lovely beaches. Views in

which natural elements still

prevail, along with history and thefascination of the myth of Eneas. According to legend the hero landedhere with his fellow-Trojans andlater founded the ancientLavinium, named after his wifeLavinia.

Latin people. The walls and thebath complex of the ancientcity are still partially visible. In1957 the first of the 13 altarsof the Sanctuary connectedwith devotion to the Penateswas discovered. The entire

series of altars measures about50mt and is a very impressivesite. According to legend, theTrojan hero Eneas, consideredthe ancestor of the Romans,landed south of the city.The findings brought to lightduring excavations are excep-tionally important: importedGreek material from the C6BC, two bronze sheets with adedication in Latin to theGreek gods Castor and Pollux(500 BC), elements that have

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Lavinio:Tor Caldara

Pratica di Mare: excavations

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Ardea •Tor S.Lorenzo

AARCHEOLOGICAL AREA OF

PRATICA DI MARE: THE

THIRTEEN ALTARS AND THE

HEROON OF ENEAS

Archeological evidence indi-cates the C9 BC as the date oforigin of the ancient city. Itused to stand on a hill about20 kilometers from Rome, onthe present site of Pratica diMare and was a highly impor-tant religious centre for the

Lavinium


contributed to stress the role ofLavinium as religious centreand for the spreading Greekinfluence into Roman culture.The sacred area of theSanctuary originated in themid C6 BC and includes thetumulus tomb attributed toEneas, whose cult developed inthe city in the late C4 BCwhen the Romans obtainedhegemony over the Latins.

SANCTUARY OF MINERVA

Outside the city, on the easternside, stand the ruins of theSanctuary dedicated to the cultof Minerva - the goddess ofwar but also venerated as thegoddess of the mens, intelli-gence, and as the goddess ofpeace - found in 1977 alongwith an extraordinary votivedeposit of over 70 terracottastatues, including a magnifi-cent statue of Minerva, andimages of young girls almostportrayed from real life, dedi-cated to the goddess.

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The first settlements date tothe Bronze Age and in the IronAge two villages occupied theacropolis. The city acquired acertain power only in theC7BC, when it became capitalof the Rutuli - a people distinctfrom the Latins but part of theLeague of the Alban people -and it developed its architec-ture. The acropolis used tocontain many structures andstill houses a magnificentexample of Roman basilicawhich appears as a rectangularhall (45.80x23.80mt) facingthe area of the forum with six-teen entrances divided bypilasters, and a portico withcolumns on the eastern sidethat provided access to thetemple. Built in the late C2BC, the basilica shows evidenceof restructuring in theRepublican era as indicated bythe opus reticulatum tech-nique.

This coastal area ofSouthern Lazio,caught between landand countryside,maintains its manu-facture of straw bas-kets. In differentshapes but also traditional, theyhave always accompanied dailydomestic activities.

“Puntarelle”, thetender part ofCatalonian chicoryshoots are especially tasty and fra-grant in this area and are seasonedwith a homogenous dressing madewith salted anchovies (withoutbones), garlic, extra virgin oliveoil, vinegar, salt and black pepper.

Ardea: the ManzùCollection. The museumhouses the works the artistdonated to the ItalianState in 1979. Sculptures,medals, jewels and etchings for atotal of 400 pieces that documentthe artistic development of thegreat sculptor who chose Ardea ashis city of adoption.

If we wish to taste a winefrom the area we can choosethe DOC Colli Lanuvini, culti-vated and produced in the south-west area of the Albani Hills. It’s agood dry white wine, ideal withdelicate vegetable dishes or fish,and the Amabile type goes wellwith local baked sweets. TheSuperiore (12°) is excellent.

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FoodFood

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Ardea: Genucilia dish

Lavinium: bust offemale statue

ROME

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Web site:www.archeolz.arti.beniculturali.it

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Lavinio • Torvaianica • Ardea • Tor S. Lorenzo

Ardea - The Palio inthe first weekend ofJune animates the town with his-toric parades. In April, Spring atthe Landriana, the famous gar-dening fair, enlivens the town withbright colours.Tor San Lorenzo - The Feast ofSan Lorenzo Martire, August 6and 7.

We are in the heart of the NaturalReserve of the Estate ofCastelporziano, among the dunes ofthe Estate of Capocotta. Ahead of uslies a protected natural marine area thatis truly unique in Lazio: the Shoals ofTor Paterno, a rocky formation thatlooks like an island on the flat andsandy seabed. Its maximum depth is60mt and the peak of this “underwater

mountain” reaches 18mtbelow sea level. The reef isinhabited by numerous ani-mals and plants, including the rarePosidonia Oceanica, and deeper stillthe beautiful red Gorgonia (closelyrelated to coral), along with morays,congers and bass. On the surface, incertain seasons, we can see lovely dol-phins and rare species of sea birds.

Aprilia

Ardea

Tor S. Lorenzo

Torvaianica

Pomezia

LavinioLido di Enea

Rio

Torto

Fosso della Moletta

Torre S. Lorenzo

Lido di Cincinnato

Lido dei Gigli

Campo di Carne

Lido dei Pini

Lido di Colle Romito

Marina di Ardea

Spiaggia di Rio Torto

Lavinium

Landriana

Secche di Tor Paterno

RISERVA NATURALE DI

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Lido delle SireneLido di Marechiaro

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Tor Caldara: the beach

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PORTS AND DOCKS

Torvaianica, Tor San Lorenzo,Lido dei Pini and Lavinio havemoorings on the beach withlaying up for small boats activeduring the summer season.


Shoals of Tor Paterno: the areais marked by buoys and naviga-tion is forbidden, but for boatrides and guided scuba divingexcursions contact the manag-ing bureau. Romanatura ph. +39 06 35403436www.romanatura.roma.itArdea: Raccolta ManzùVia Laurentina, Km. 32,800ph. +39 06 9135022

GETTING THERE

From Rome, Viale CristoforoColombo up to the Lido diRoma, then continue along theVia Severiana coast road toTorvaianica, Tor San Lorenzo,junction for Ardea and Lavinioin this order.

Along the ancient course of theVia Severiana on the coast, wecan stop and spend some timeat the beach. There is no lack ofchoice: from the dunes ofCapocotta to the Beach ofRiotorto, or else we can contin-ue to the Marina di Ardea andthe famous Lido delle Sirene

and the Lido di Enea. We caneven ride bikes and take a quicklook at the Torri San Lorenzoand Torvaianica.The ancient coast road is attrib-uted to Septimius Severus andwas built from 198 to 209 AD.It connected Ostia to southernLazio up to the Lake of Averno.

Sections of the basalt slabs thathave contributed to reconstruct-ing its ancient course, are stillvisible along the coast.

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General MapGeneralMap

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Touring Club Orange Flag Locality

Embarkation

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Caprarola

Tuscania

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San Felice Circeo:the Guattari Grotto

Lavinio: TorCaldara

Ostia Antica,excavations: Insula of the Aurighi

Lavinio, TorCaldara: beach

Gaeta: view from the Churchof St. Francis

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Touring Club Italiano

The ORANGE FLAG is a tourist and environmen-tal quality trademark that the Touring Club hasassigned to those localities in the inland of ourpeninsula that pursue tourist development accord-ing to quality standards.The promotion of cultural assets, the protection ofthe environment, the culture of hospitality, theaccessibility and availability of resources, thequality of accommodation, of restaurant services,and of typical products, are only some of the keyelements for the assignment of the trademark.In this guide dedicated to the archeological sitesand the most beautiful localities on the coast ofLazio, we decided to reserve the indication on thegeneral map of the region to the seven towns ofLazio that have recently obtained the Orange Flagtrademark: Arpino, Caprarola, Collepardo,Leonessa, Nemi, Tuscania and Vitorchiano, withthe goal of offering an overall vision of the cultur-al and environmental patrimony of Lazio.

The ORANGE FLAG project is coordinated by the Study Centre of TCI.

Info:Ph. +39 028526828 - Fax +39 028526333

[email protected]

ORANGE FLAG PROJECT

We enter the heart of Lower Lazio where marine life seems distant from the rural area. The Mediterranean charms us

with its sounds and colurs and reveals the stories of its origins, caught between history and myth.

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As most sea towns, Anzio andNettuno have a lively and fascina-ting history. Their prehistoric ori-gins and their splendour in impe-rial times have left fine archeologi-cal treasures; commerce and theinfluence of ruling noble familiesthrough the ages contributed in for-ming the civilizations of these places

and their inhabitants.Parks and marine reserves awaitthose who wish to indulge in a rela-xing trip, and those in search of thepleasures of the palate will enjoylocal products of very high quality.

gins and a parallel, similar foun-dation legend, mythology seemsto have been determined tomake Anzio as important as Rome.

This important city represents ahighpoint of the Latin civiliza-tion, it reached the height of itssplendour in the C6 BC when itowned its own fleet and control-led sea commerce in the area. Yetat that time ancient Lazio startedundergoing social, economic andgeographical changes followingthe dispute between Latins andRomans and the constant threatof the neighbouring Volsci Constantly at war with Rome, it

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Antium is one of the mostancient cities in Italy, as provenby archeological remains indica-ting its existence already 150.000years ago, during the Stone Age(Lower Paleolithic). According tomyth, Anzio was founded byAscanius, son of Eneas, alongwith the city of Albalonga, or byAntaeus, son of Ulysses and theSorceresses Circe. In any case, byproviding it with such noble ori-

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Anzio: Nero's Grottoes

Anzio: sarcophagus with marine scene

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mosaics and precious wall pain-tings dating from the late C3AD to the early C4 AD.

According toLatin tradition,

the present name ofthe town originatedfrom Neptunium orNavale Antium, refer-

ring to the first settlement of theVolsci, from the name of the godof the sea. On the highest pointof the coast, where the medievaltown would rise in later times,the inhabitants dedicated a tem-ple to the deity.

Woodworkis a typicalcraft inLazio, butthe province of Latina specializesin the creation of rustic furnitureand stuffed chairs.

Fresh vegetables and saladscan be enjoyed with thetraditional “pinzimonio”, a simpleyet ancient seasoning made with oil,salt and pepper. But lets not forgetthe sea: a large variety of fish can beprepared according to the fisherme-n’s own recipes, such as their highlyrecommended stewed octopus andpasta with sardines.

Tower of Capo d’Anzio:erected between the C9and C10 AD, during the first raidsof the Saracens, to protect thenearby towns of Anzio and Nettuno.Fortress of Nettuno: overlookingthe sea near the old Borgo ofNettuno, it was built by PopeAlexander VI who commissionedthe project to Giuliano da Sangallo.

In the interior, between Apriliaand Anzio, there is a significantcultivation of Trebbiano, Sangioveseand Merlot. Good production ofDOC wine: the “Trebbiano” white, therosé “Sangiovese” with its characteristicorange colour and red “Merlot”. LocalNettuno wine, “Cacchione”, awaits tobe recognized with the authenticatedtrademark for wines.

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Anzio: small amphora, 2nd

period of Lazio Civilization

Anzio: excavations

was destroyed in 338 BC anddeprived of its political rights. Itwas the end of a commercial rea-lity that gave wayto a new era:during therepublicanperiod it beca-me a residen-tial centre withelegant villas inevery section of thecity. It was here, inthe imperial villa onthe west side of the coast, thatboth Caligula and Nero wereborn.Also, in the Villa Spigarelli, inthe northern area of the city, it ispossible to visit the remains of asplendid residence with coloured

Nettuno


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Anzio, Imperial Villa:fragment of fresco

ROME


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Anzio • nettuno

Anzio: The lastSaturday of June isthe day of the patronsaint Sant’Antonioda Padova, celebra-ted with a processionthat goes out to sea with an evoca-tive pageant of fishing boats.

This is the kingdomof bluefish and inAnzio there is themost ancient (150years) factory in Italyfor the preparation ofsardines.

In the heart of theancient town ofAnzio, in the areaof the port, it is possible to findbeach wear and local crafts.The traditional auction at the fishmarket offers very fresh fish atunbeatable prices.

NATURAL RESERVE OF TOR

CALDARA: a little further upnorth of Capo d’Anzio, we disco-ver this marine reserve preservedin the absolute respect for theenvironment. It is a WWF Oasis.The Horti Sangiulianei inAprilia are a must for plant loversbut also for curious people ornature lovers. It is a typical exam-

ple of experimentalMediterranean gardenthat houses over onethousand species ofplants from all over theworld. Cared for by theGarden Department of theInternational Culture CenterFlorida, it is also the seat of a laband a research center.

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Horti Sangiulianei

Bosco di Padiglione

Lido di Cincinnato

Lido dei Gigli

Lavinio

Tre Cancelli

Lido delle SireneLido di Marechiaro

Torre S. Lorenzo

Lido dei Pini

Tor S. Lorenzo

Aprilia

Fairs/EventsFairs/Events Local curiositiesLocal curiosities ShoppingShopping

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Bike and train in the Park ofTorre Astura: for those whoenjoy bike riding, we recom-mend the cycling itinerary bet-ween the Park of Torre Asturaand Nettuno. About 40 km, ofmedium difficulty with areasto stop in the Park

and in the Borgo of Nettuno.Organized group excursionspossible: www.biciebike.net


Anzio: the port

Nettuno: the beach

TOR CALDARA

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NETTUNO

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GETTING THERE

From Rome, take the ViaPontina up to the junction forAprilia, then continue along theVia Nettunense to Anzio, andalong the coast road to reachNettuno.


Horti Sangiulianei: Visits can bereserved. ph. +39 06 9269981Natural Reserve of Tor Caldara:WWF Lazio:ph. +39 06 84497206

PORTS AND DOCKS

Port of Anzio: 500 berths for amaximum length of 15mt.Muddy and variable seabed,ranging from 2.5 to 3mt in thequay. Sailing forbidden.Porto Marina di Nettuno: forsports crafts, it has 3000mt ofdock and 14 wharves, sandyseabed, 2.50 to 4mt depth inthe quay. Marina di Nettuno -Circolo Nautico S.p.A. ph. +39 06 9805404

CONNECTIONS WITH

THE ISLANDS

Port of AnzioMotorboats and hydrofoils:Caremar ph. +39 06 98600083Hydrofoils: Vetorph. +39 06 9845083


Useful Info

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when, during the peak of itssplendour (C7 - C6 BC), theAppian Way had yet to be builtand the boundary wall of theacropolis of Satricum was thestarting point of at least four dif-ferent roads leading to Ardea,

Anzio, towards the Astura riverand west towards Velletri andPalestrina from the north side.Satricum was embellished withthe construction of a temple(peripteral) - at the centre of theacropolis, on the exact site of theancient “temple-hut” of the C9BC. Dedicated to the worship ofthe Mater Matuta, a matronaldeity also known as the goddessof Aurora, the temple was one ofthe most venerated places inpagan Lazio, a destination for

It will seem to us to have left theworld behind, with Saracen towerson the horizon marking the rhythmof our excursion and archeologicalsites offering charming breaks.Countryside and sea blend in aunique, quiet landscape, a witnessto ancient civilizations and tradi-

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In the footsteps of Cicero, along the ancient Via Astura, we cross the ancient countryside to reach Roman villas and the crystal clear sea.


tions, from the Latin origins andGreek influence right to the present.

Torre Astura

Satricum: Temple of Mater Matuta

TSatricum

This very ancient Italic city wasone of the first in the Pontinearea . Inhabited initially by Latinpeople, it rose on a high groundwest of the Astura river - at thattime navigable up to the sea - inthe area of Le Ferriere and itshistory goes back from the C15BC to the C1 BC.It was a rich commercial city, thecrucial point of a the Agro-Pontine road system, especially

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the faithful even when the cityfell into decline (findings ofsmall votive statues left as giftsdating from the period between350 and 100 BC). The Temple

was brought to light during theimportant excavations of 1896-1898, and the finding of valuableremains has made it possible todate the structure to the C7 BC.Today we can admire the votivecabinet found in the Temple (themost significant collection ofnon-Greek and non-EtruscanItaly) and the funerary objects ofthe nearby necropolis areas at theMuseum of Villa Giulia in Rome.

REPUBLICAN VILLA

Perhaps more famous for itsmedieval tower, this archeologi-cal area south of the Astura rivermouth is located on a small capethat preserves the ruins of a villaof the late republican period. In

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imperial times an artificial portwas built near the villa and wecan still recognize two of its piersand its fish tanks. The villa wasalso serviced by an aqueduct thatwas used as a bridge to reach thenearby artificial island on whichthe residential structure extended.

TOWER

This medieval coastal fortress wasbuilt above the remains of thefish tanks of the villa of Astura,and was connected to the main-land by a brickwork bridge.Although earliest evidence datesfrom 1193, it seems that the firstconstruction was ordered by theCounts of Tuscolo, lords ofNettuno, who to protect theirrich maritime centre from theconstant raids of the Saracenpirates (C9 - C10 AD).

In Borgo Mondello,near Le Ferriere, typicalshops offer craftmadeobjects in wroughtiron, inspired by tradi-tional design.

This is the area ofdairies that dailyproduce fresh moz-zarella, butter and other freshcheese products. Kiwi and oil arealso produced here. The sea offersexceptionally fresh products forfish soup and fish-fries in the clas-sic maritime tradition.

The DOC wines ofthe area of Apriliarule here:“Trebbiano” (whi-te), “Sangiovese” (rosé with anorange colour) and “Merlot” (red),wines with strong flavours thatappropriately accompany thevaried cuisine of the area.

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Kàntarosfound in atomb of thesouth-westnecropolis,C5BC

Satricum, excavations: detail

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In the area of Le Ferriere (LT),the House of the Martyrdom of SaintMary Goretti. In Latina, the CivicGallery of Modern Art with a collec-tion of paintings from the Thirties,and the “Mario Valentini” Museumof Numismatics, Medallistics,Graphics and Photography. TheGallery of Contemporary Art and theAntiquarium are in Borgo Sabotino.


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Torre Astura • Satricum

In mid OctoberCisterna di Latina, cele-brates the return of theshepherds from the mountainswith the “Festival of the Riciclata”.In the past it was the occasion toexchange goods, especially cattle,the real protagonist of the eventalong with the cowherds of the“merca”, the branding of the herds.

Oasis of Ninfa: an immense, flourishinggarden created in the 1920s among theremains of the medieval town of Ninfaby the heirs of the Caetani family whohad bought the town in the 1200s.Today the Oasis is managed by the“Roffredo Caetani di Sermoneta”Foundation that is also in charge of theruins of Ninfa and of protecting thelocal fauna. The little lake and the

homonymous river createthe setting for rare botani-cal specimen, fish, such as the macro-stigina trout and beautiful species ofbirds, such as the peregrine hawk, theAfrican golden oriole and the bluerock thrush, that populate the over1850 hectares of park with its woodsof bamboo, Mexican pines andJapanese magnolias.

If we are looking for shopwindows and brightlights, this is definitelythe wrong place! Along the ViaAstura and the SS. LungomarePontino we may rather meet far-mers selling local, often organicproducts: mozzarella, strawber-ries, wine and excellent beef.

The remains of the ancientcity were discovered in 1896by the French scholar Henri Graillot.Since then periods of interest on thepart of the Italian authorities have alter-nated with periods of inactivity. In the1970s, thanks to excavations led by theDutch Institute of Rome, many ruinsand secrets of the ancient civilizationhave been brought to light.

TorreAstura

Satricum

Torre diFoce Verde

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Torre Astura - The Tower islocated in a military area and isopen to the public on Saturdayand Sunday during the year andevery day in July and August.On the SS. Lungomare Pontinowe find the detour for the Towerand from the car park, before thebridge, there are about 3 kilome-ters of path, for bikes as well.

Excursions by boat (the“Caronte) to visit the area aremanaged by a local cooperative(ph.+39 334 7133261). An asso-ciation of volunteers arrangesguided visits for the disabledwho are met at the car park andaccom-

panied on theboat excursion aswell.Info: Associazione Portatori diHandicap - Visitatori di TorreAstura (ONLUS)Via Zara, 53 Nettunoph. +39 339 2287985

Seat of the APT Latina

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Oasis of Ninfa: guided toursfrom April to October, the 1st

Saturday and Sunday of eachmonth and special openings inApril, May and June. LocalitàDoganelle- Ninfa. SS.Pontina,junction for Cisterna, (LT). Info: Fondazione Caetani, VialeBotteghe Oscure, 32 Rome. Ph. +39 06 6873056, 9am-2pm.Civic Gallery “Mario Valentini”,Palazzo della Cultura, Via Umberto I°ph. +39 0773 652600 / 652623Civic Gallery of ContemporaryArt - Borgo Sabotino, ph. +39 0773 645060


Useful InfoGETTING THERE

From Rome take the ViaPontina up to the junction forAprilia, than continue alongthe Via Nettunense in thedirection of Anzio/Nettuno.

PORTS AND DOCKS

Dock shelter on the river RioMartino (LT).

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Fiume Astura

SATRICUM

TORRE DI FOCE VERDE

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ancient constructions also in thetown of San Felice. On theopposite side of this irregularpolygon, whose original perime-ter measured 655mt, we willtake a moment to consider themost significant section from anarchitectural standpoint, the“Western Wall”, that in its 6

metres of height alternates thestrength of huge blocks and therefinement of small triangulartrimming dowels.

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Dating from the republicanperiod, the wide platform ofabout 1000 square metres,maintains its massive supportingwalls and the polygonal blocksmarking the sacred area, whichwas probably in the open. Weare still on Mount Circe andprecisely on Circe’s Peak, at analtitude of 504 metres.

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A pleasant green oasis amidst history andmythology, Mount Circeo, a natural terraceoverlooking the National Park and its 20kilometres of coast, stands out amidst thegolden sand of the beaches and the Selvadel Circeo. Our itinerary starts north withSabaudia, the Piana dei Laghi deiMonaci, of Caprolace, of Fogliano and ofPaola, and the fascinating Villa ofDomitian. Looking south we find SanFelice Circeo, with its lively historical cen-tre, promontory, grottoes and archeologicalremains. A unique excursion awaits us inthe places where Homer says Ulysses landedand where his legendary love affair withthe Sorceress Circe began, where historyand myth have always told their tale in anenchanting and immutable natural setting.


A pleasant green oasis amidsthistory and mythology.

San Felice Circeo:the Tower of the

Templars

Sabaudia: the Villa of Domitian

AACROPOLIS

At the top of Mount Circeo, inthe area of Le Crocette - east ofthe Promontory - stand theremains of the polygonal wallsthat surrounded the Acropolis todefend the inhabitants ofancient Circei. The constructiontechnique and the historical andarcheological data seem to indi-cate the C6 BC as a likely date,corresponding to the epoch ofthe founding of the Latincolony. We will find similar

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THE GUATTARI GROTTO

The Promontory and its grot-toes guarded astonishing evi-dence for thousands of years; ahuman cranium from theNeanderthal period, whoseforms of life went extinct30,000 years ago, was foundperfectly intact in a hollow sec-tion on this site. Placed at thecentre of a circle of stones,according to the most recentinterpretations, the craniumwas brought there by carnivo-rous animals (jena maculata)whose remains, along withother 600 fossil bones of 14species of Pleistocene fauna,form the treasure of this prehi-storic ore body.

THE VILLA OF DOMITIAN

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partially - thanks to an impres-sive restoration concluded inthe late 1980s - it was builtover the remains of other villasfrom the Republican period,and is included in the CirceoNational Park. The monumen-tal complex consists of buil-dings with rich marble decora-tions and large structures devo-ted to the care of the body andspirit in the authentic Romantradition. This implied the crea-tion of hydraulic works and theconstruction of a system ofcisterns.The villa is divided into twoareas - north and south - con-nected by long avenues and

promenades. The northern sec-tion includes a large pool(59x32mt) enclosed by corri-dors dating from the first con-struction phase of the villa.

SabaudiaThe numerous goldsmithlaboratories hand downthe art to the new genera-tions, creating actual “schools”.Creativity, taste and technique con-tribute to innovate the product ofthese master goldsmiths who overthe years have developed the specialability to reproduce exceptionalancient jewels.

Local cuisine is tied bothto the sea, abounding infish, and to the land, richin vegetables. Traditionoffers rustic pizza in thewintertime, and grilled or fried fishin the summer: mullets, cod, bass,shrimp and crayfish.

In S. Felice Circeo, theChurch of S. Maria degliAngeli: a sanctuary consecrated to theHoly Shroud. Museum of Sea and theCoast, and the Exhibit “Homo Sapiensand the Habitat”. In Sabaudia the“Emilio Greco” Museum, in the TownHall, houses the works of the famousartist: bas-reliefs, plaster figures, medalsand a vast collection of lithographs, engra-vings and drawings.

“Circeo” is produced inthe area of the Pontinecoast, between Latina,Sabaudia, San FeliceCirceo and Terracina. Althoughwhite, rosé and red varieties exist,it is the strong-tasting dry red thathas recently become popular.

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San Felice Circeo • Sabaudia

In San Felice Circeo, inearly September, theBlue Fish Festival, anauthentic triumph of flavours andtraditions.On August 15, Sabaudia celebra-tes the SS.Annunziata.

THE NATIONAL PARK OF CIRCEO

covers 8500 hectares correspon-ding to most of the coastal region,part of the area of the Promontoryof Circeo and the island ofZannone. The Park includes thearcheological areas of Sabaudia,San Felice Circeo, the state-ownedforest of 3300 hectares, 4 coastlakes and the Mediterranean dune.We can visit the park on foot or bybike, thanks to the paths and cyclelanes both on thecoast side andtowards the pro-montory and wecan practice a bit ofbird-watchingamidst the greenery.We point out the blooming of thesea-lily in July and remind youthat we are in one of the richestnatural environments in Italy.

In these places richin myth and magicit will seem to us, as we look atMonte Circeo from the beach, torecognize the profile of the legen-dary Sorceress Circe laying down:her long mane of hair immersed inthe sea, her face, with the hookednose and forehead, her neck andchest.

The area of the Port ofSan Felice Circeo is a tra-ditional meeting place and ideal fora promenade along elegant bouti-ques where we can find the mostprestigious brands of internationalfashion along with typical restau-rants overlooking the sea. The histo-rical center and Viale Tittoni are alsoperfect for strolling and shopping.

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Ris. Nat. Piscinadelle Bagnature

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Ris. Nat. Piscinadella Gattuccia

Grotta della Maga Circe

Faro di Torre Cervia

Acropoli di Circe

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San Felice CirceoAn excursion by boat along thecoast, right up to the magnifi-

cent Torre Paola -built by Pope Paul IIIFarnese to defend thenearby port - willallow us to enjoy thebeauty of the coast,known for its nume-rous fascinating Karsticgrottoes. The most

famous ones include theBlue Grotto, the Grotto of theGoats, the Grotto of theFassellone and that of the

Sorceress Circe. Scuba-divingexcursions are also possible.Spa of the Spring of LucullusNear the remains of the Villa ofDomitian, we can refresh oursel-ves with the mineral waters ofthe Fonte di Lucullo, a spring ofcold water located in a Romangrotto of the 1st century BC.The water is beneficial for ail-ments of the digestive apparatusand of the urinary tract.


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GETTING THERE

From Rome, take the ViaPontina up to Latina, then con-tinue along the Strada Medianato the junction for Sabaudia,then to the junction for SanFelice Circeo.

PORTS AND DOCKS

San Felice Circeo: tourist portfor over 400 equipped berthson the wharves.

CONNECTIONS WITH

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Motorboat to Ponza: Linea Pontina Navigazione: ph. +39 0773 544157


San Felice Circeo: S. Maria degliAngeli ph. +39 0773 540566Grotta Guattari: Giardino HotelNeanderthal, ph. +39 0773 548016.Monday and Thursday by reservation.Museum of the Sea and the Coastph. +39 0773 511340Exhibit “Homo Sapiens and the Habitat”- ph. +39. 0773 547770Sabaudia: “Emilio Greco” Museumph. +39 0773 515791Villa of Domitian: in the Park, in thearea of Palazzo, district of Molella.Visits must be arranged by appoint-ment with the Management of theNational Park of Circeo ph. +39 0773 511385NATIONAL PARK OF CIRCEO:Management: Via Carlo Alberto, 107Sabaudia (LT) ph. +39 0773 511385Info Point: “Porta del Parco” in thehistorical centre of San Felice Circeoph. +39 0773 549038 and ofSabaudia ph. +39 0773 515046For excursions in the Park and recreatio-nal activities: Cooperativa MelaCotogna ph. +39 0773 511206


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Torre Badino

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directly in the rock from the sec-tion supported by foundationsbelow the ground. The complexdates from the first decades ofthe C1 BC and has a “facade”consisting of 12 communicatingvaulted rooms connected at theback by a corridor. The remains

of the temple are to be found onthe terrace above. It measured18.70 x 32.56mt. and wasdoubtlessly devoted to the wors-hip of Venus, in spite of its namethat refers to the father of thegods.

THE EMILIAN FORUM

In the Piazza del Municipio, inthe heart of the old city, the ori-ginal pavement of rectangularslabs of limestone still preservesthe inscription placed by Aulo

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Caught between the hills and the sea,surrounded by the promontories ofCirceo and Gaeta, Terracina lies rightthere with its historical center suspen-ded between antiquity and the present.It will be like travelling through timein an instant, amidst traces of itsRoman origins, the splendour of theMiddle Ages and the evidence of therebirth in the 18th century. We willthen arrive at the present, rich inhistory and tradition, and enjoy itstourist and seaside resort setting, thelong white beach, the atmosphere ofthe port, and the age-old tranquillityof the small fishermen’s port.

A glass of Moscato reflectsthe beauty of this town:intense colours, strong fragrances, traditions thatlast through time.

Terracina: the Temple of Jupiter Anxur

Terracina: the ancient Appian Way

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TEMPLE OF JUPITER ANXUR

The remains of the imposingsanctuary rise on the top of theMonte Sant’Angelo with itssplendid view. Owing to itshistorical value and its harmo-nious integration with its naturalsetting and the surroundingarcheological site, it has beendeclared “natural monument”and it is still possible to distin-guish the part that was cut

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Emilio, who ordered the con-struction of the Emilian Forum.The buildings in the modernsquare trace the ancient acropolisof which evidence of varyingrelevance indicates the vastness.Among the ruins of temples,columns, walls and the theatre,stands the arch beneath whichthe Appian Way passed and thatprovided the entrance to theForum. During the Middle Agesthe cathedral of San Cesareo wasbuilt above the foundations ofthe Great Temple of which thepodium in opus quadratum stillremains.

THE APPIAN WAY

Built by Appius Claudius theBlind in 312 BC to connectRome to Capua, the AppianWay is the most ancient of thegreat roads starting from Romeand for this reason was calledregina viarum (queen of roads)by the poet Statius. The first sec-tion is the most ancient andcovered a distance of 132 Romanmiles, corresponding to 195 kmand following Rome’s expansion

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towards the south, was exten-ded at different times. Thegreatest innovation was thevariant built by Trajan in theearly C2 AD. Along the newAppia Traianea, it was possibleto reach Brindisi from Rome ona 365-mile (540km) route thatthe poet Horace covered in 14days in 37 BC.The Appian Way emerges nearTerracina at its 100th kilometer,in the area of Ponte Maggiore,where it crosses the Valle deiSanti in what is actually an openarcheological site. The route goesup in the hilly area towards thecity from the Porta Romana andcontinues towards the easternside with the section along thecoast opened on the sea inTrajan’s era by cutting a spur ofrock, the Pisco Montano.The large stone slabs of basalticrock (“basoli”), typical of theconstruction technique ofRoman roads, make the pavingof the Appian Way a true symbolof the creativity, pragmatism andfunctionality that permeated theRoman civilization.

The patient and silentpreparation of fishingnets is the expression ofan age-old craft that is now disap-pearing.Terracina is also the centre of goldand amber manufacture: particular,charming jewels made by a schoolthat blends craftmade techniquesand goldsmith art.

The sea is the realprotagonist ofTerracina’s traditionalcuisine: locally caught fish providesmany ancient recipes such as friedfish, grilled prawns and the tastyfish soup.The land also providesancient flavours: stewed goat’s meatand polenta with “spuntature”

Civic ArcheologicalMuseum “Pio Capponi”Piazza Municipio ph. +39 0773 707313.Info at the Culture Office ph. +39 0773 707277.Cathedral of San Cesareo(C11 AD) Piazza del Municipioph. +39 0773 701100.

The traditionof winemaking in thisarea dates backto the C2 BC., andthe “Moscato” of Terracina dryand sweet, can still be enjoyedtoday.

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Sea Festival: around themiddle of July a procession of boats,decorated in honour of the VirginMary of the Carmel, follows the“paranzella”, the boat that has theprivilege of transporting the image ofMary out to sea.The third Saturdayand Sunday of the month theAntique Fair “Cinque Piazze” in theHistorical Center.

The natural and geological Area ofCamposoriano extends about3km, from Terracina to Sonnino.From the valley, up through thehilly area, we meet the Madonninaof Leano (676mt) looking over thePontina Plane, and arrive in theheart of this Karstic territory withits large rock formations that looklike stone icebergs. Between its

cultivated areas and orchards, thisprotected natural area, declared“Natural Monument” by a regio-nal law, should not be missed.

Founded as a fishingtown, Terracina istwinned with as many as eightcities: Bad Homburg (Germany),Cabourg (France), Coira(Switzerland), Bad Monford(Luxembourg), Mayrhofen(Austria), Jurmala (Lettonia),Exeter (Great Britain), and Pécs(Hungary).

Shops and canteenswhere we can find localcraftsmanship and gastronomicalspecialties.The very central “Corso” AnitaGaribaldi offers elegant boutiquesand traditional shops, but also pla-ces in which to discover localcustoms.

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Following the LitoraneaFlacca (Coast Road) that startsfrom Terracina and reachesSperlonga and Gaeta, we canpartly trace the route of theroad opened

in the 3rd century AD.A great opportunity for a bikeride or a walk through theMediterranean bush.


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GETTING THERE

From Rome, take the ViaPontina, then the province road156 in direction of Sezze up tothe intersection with the ViaAppia. Continue south alongthe Via Appia up to Terracina.


Natural and geological Area of Camposoriano.Info ph. +39 0773 727759

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THE ISLANDS

Motorboat port for Ponza: Mazzella ph. +39 0773 723406

PORTS AND DOCKS

Fishermen’s Canal Port

Port of Terracina:Depth from 2,80mt to 3,50mt.And two docks for sports crafts

Foce Badino: Great Canal ofBadino( for nautical assistance)river dock from 2,10mt to2,70mt

Foce Sisto: along the homony-mous river, suitable for smallboats

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Erected on the side of a naturalsea grotto, it is the most grandio-se of the summer residences builton the coast of Lazio between theC1 BC and the C2 BC. It con-

sists of the main body of the vil-la, the bath complex, the residen-tial section, the grotto with thenymphaeum, and a basin endingin a pool with a imperial tricli-nium at its centre from whichthe sculptures of Deeds ofHercules could be admired. Theprecious sculptures were in factfound in the famous Grotto ofTiberius (nymphaeum), recon-structed and are now on displayin the adjoining NationalArchelogical Museum of

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This area, amidst hills, lakes andthe sea, was favoured by illustriousancient Romans as a holiday resort.The fascinating medieval fortresseswere erected in later times as defensefrom the pirates sailing on theTyrrhenian Sea, and today provideunique views. The sea Sperlonga shares withnearby Fondi, located higher up, isone of the cleanest in Italy and thesurrounding natural oases and parksare the treasures of a landscape thathas remained virtually intact.

From the Monti Ausoni to the sea; typical products,vegetables and wines await us in a climate of sincere cordiality.

Sperlonga:Porta Carrese

Sperlonga: Villa of the Grotto of Tiberius

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GROTTO OF TIBERIUS

The residential complex is attri-buted to the emperor Tiberiusbecause historians Suetonius andTacitus mention the collapse of agrotto (spelunca) in which theemperor was saved by Sejanus.The site was brought to light atthe end of the 1950s duringexcavations for the constructionof the modern Via Flacca.

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Sperlonga. They represent themyth of the great Greek hero andare often of impressive propor-tions. Their late Hellenistic styleanticipated the date of theirmaking to the C1 BC.The most curious feature was thelarge fish farm fed by springsand provided with a system thatmade the sections used for fishhatching emerge from the brac-kish water of the lake.

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typical “Roman quadrilateral”plan, with the Cardus andDecumanus - dates from the C4BC, as indicated by the techni-que of the polygonal walls. The Fondi Antiquarium, housedin the cloister of Saint Francis(present seat of the Town Hall),contains a statue of a man in atoga from between the end of theC2 BC and the beginning of theC1 BC, and a limestone funeraryrelief of the late Republicanperiod. Numerous other objectsconstitute the archeological patri-mony of this ancient civitasromana.

Sperlonga offers refinedwoodwork, wood inlayand wood mosaics thatdecorate furniture andobjects. The creation of rustic fur-niture is also significant.

Tradition offers vegetablesand salads “in pinzimonio” ,with the excellent local extravirgin olive oil. Soup with“erbe pazze” – chicory, wild fennel,and borage, picked in the fields – orwith peas and fresh onions, arefamous. We can also find deliciouswatermelons and grapes.

Sperlonga: The NationalArcheological Museumhouses reconstructions of the large sta-tuary groups related to the myth ofUlysses. Fondi: The historical centerwith the Caetani Castle ( C13- C15AD). Opposite the Castle, theRenaissance Palace of the Princes (C15AD). Cathedral of St. Peter (C12 AD)built above a temple dedicated to Jupiter.

Already in the C2 BC, thearea of the Fondi planeoffered the fundanum andthe famous caecubum,considered one of the best wines inItaly. Thanks to its great commer-cial success it was exported toGaul already in the C2 BC. TheCecubo produced today is a dryred wine.

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Villa of the Grotto of Tiberius: the vivariaand the stibadium

Sperlonga: Roman wall

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Fondi: September 10 is theday of the procession inhonour of the Madonna delCero. International FolkloreFestival “Città di Fondi”. Every year,from the 16th to the 19th of August,Exhibit of Ancient AgriculturalTools, folk groups from the 5 conti-nents and local groups present theircustoms and traditions.

The Regional Park ofthe Riviera di Ulisseconsists of three areas fea-tured by particular envi-ronmental and cultural values: theRegional Park of Giànola - Monte diScauri, the Regional Park of MonteOrlando and the natural monumentthat is the Promontory of the Villaof Tiberius and the CapoventoTower – Punta Cetarola. The seawashing the shores of the Villa ofTiberius is a Blue Oasis and entru-sted to the custody of WWF Italy.

Didactic and underwater iti-neraries, boat rides and sea-

watching sessions in a setting wherenature and archeological assetscoexist in perfect harmony, can bearranged. Fondi: Botanical Gardenof the Monti Ausoni with the typicalflora and vegetation of the area.Guided visits can be reserved.

An agricultural areaalready in Romantimes, today Fondi isthe seat of one of the most impor-tant fruit and vegetable marketsin Italy, (the M.O.F) throughwhich tons of produce transitevery year.

Shops and typicalrestaurants and trat-torias provide lots oflocal colour to this Mediterraneantown made up of white medievalhouses and lovingly cared-for balco-nies. The fragrance of sweets anddelicacies fill the streets until late atnight, when the real heart of thesummer nightlife starts beating .

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The Beach of the Bambole, ofBazzano, d’Angolo and of theCanzatora.Torre Truglia, on the extremepoint of the Sperlonga promon-tory, is a fascinating place, con-nected with the landing of thepirate Barbarossa in 1534.Via Flacca: south of Sperlonga,one of the loveliest sections of thecoast of Lazio, crossed by the Via

Flacca already in Roman times.From the site where theSpartivento Tower stood untilrecently, we can identify theremains of the ancient road withthe substructures of the originalroute. From the modern ViaFlacca, follow the signs for thepath of the Torre Spartivento.

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GETTING THERE

From Rome, take the ViaPontina up to Latina, then con-tinue along the Strada Medianaup to Terracina. From Terracina,follow the coast road (litoranea)

213 up to Sperlonga or conti-nue on province

road 7 up toFondi.

PORTS AND DOCKS

Sperlonga: small municipal portfor small fishing boats and smallwet dock for tourist water crafts.


Sperlonga: National ArcheologicalMuseum Via Flacca km 16.300.Info: ph. +39 0771 548028Park of Giànola ph. +39 0771 614268Regional Parl of Monte Orlandoph. +39 0771 450093Regional Park of the Riviera diUlisse ph. +39 0771 557341


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Sperlonga: remains of the Spartivento Tower

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The Gulf of Wonders

of the mausoleum is crownedby a Doric frieze and militarysymbols recalling the achieve-ments of this important politi-cian who lived in the second

half of the C1 BC. As was typi-cal in most mausoleums of theperiod, a statue of the deceasedwas placed at the top of thetumulus, as indicated by thepresence of a supportingpilaster at the centre of thetomb. A circular corridor withfour cells surrounded the struc-ture and shows one of the mostancient examples of brickworkin mixed style of brick and netpattern.

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Nature has truly outdone itself here:on the slopes of the Monti Aurunci,down towards the hills broken upby rough promontories, we arrive atthe coast and suddenly discover itsmany spectacular inlets, coves andviews. The origins of these cities areancient and their history is intense.Gaeta was a maritime Republicand seat of the Bourbon monarchy,and Formia was well known by theancient Romans who loved its shoresand built their villas with piscinaeand ports there.And the myth of Ulysses returnsonce again as he may have landedhere on his journey home…


Formia: the Tower in the Piazza S. Erasmo

Gaeta:view with Mausoleum of LucioMunazio Planco

MGaetaMAUSOLEUM OF LUCIO

MUNAZIO PLANCO

The mausoleum at the top ofMonte Orlando was dedicatedto General Lucio ManuzioPlanco, founder of Lyon(Lugdunum) and of Basilea(Raurica), in the Augustan era.Only the concrete nucleus linedwith blocks of stone, round inshape and with a diameter of29,50mt, has survived. The top

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MAUSOLEUM OF LUCIO

SEMPRONIO ATRATINO

This other mausoleum wasdedicated to Lucio SempronioAtratino (born in 73 BC), andis located in the area ofAtratina, incorporated intomodern buildings. Only partsof the circular corridor in con-crete and of the funerary cham-bers have survived. The originalstone covering was re-utilizedduring the construction of thebell tower of the Cathedral ofGaeta. This mausoleum alsobelongs to the classical type,and so used to have a tumulus

at the centre with a statue of thedeceased at the top. The tombwas decorated with a Doricfrieze with objects connectedwith priesthood. The lituo, thetypical staff of the augurs whoseorder Atratino belonged to,appears numerous times. Aquote from Suetonius, men-tioned again by Saint Jerome,helps us date his death, whicharrived quite late, in 7 AD.

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THE TOMB OF C.D. CICERO

The most significant monu-ment in the vast archeologicalarea around Formia, it is locat-ed along the Appian Way, inthe direction of Itri, at km.139. The attribution of thismausoleum is a mere hypothe-sis, given the absence of preciseindications, but it can be datedto the C1 BC on account ofthe building technique and thestyle. It is an imposing tower-like structure, placed at thecentre of a burial ground sur-rounded by a wall in limestonereticulate style with pillow-shaped stone blocks.

Formia

Gaeta: celebrated everyyear at Christmastime,the production of arti-stic crèches is the spe-cialty of local craft, andis inspired by the deep faith andstrength of the religious culture ofthe people.

Gaeta: famous for its tastyblack olives and the traditional“tiella”, a rustic pizza filled with vege-tables, anchovies, small octopus andseafood seasoned with garlic, capersand olives. Formia: The city of oran-ges and tangerines offers traditionalNeapolitan sweets, such as thefamous “pastiera”. A typical productof the area is Lenola goat cheese.

Gaeta: Sanctuary of theMontagna Spaccata inclu-ding the Chapel dedicated to SaintFilippo Neri, the Chapel of the HolySacrament and the Church of SS. Trinità.Byzantine Church of San Giovanni aMare (C 12 AD) and the GoldenGrotto, a Renaissance chapel with pre-cious paintings of the C 16 AD. Formia:Church of Santa Maria ad Martyres.

The typical wineof the area, pro-duced fromFormia toCampania, is theFalernum, a whitewine with very nobleorigins, straw-coloured with greennuances.

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Gaeta: in August, the SeaFestival with the spectacularprocession of boats inhonour of the Madonna ofPorto Salvo. Formia: at Christmas,living crèches are set up along thestreets and in the town square. June2 is the feast of the patron saint,Sant’Erasmo, bishop of Antioch,martyred in the ancient city in 303.

The sea in front of the town hasbeen declared Blue Oasis and themarine area is managed by theWWF with scientific and didacticactivities. Fishing, navigation andmooring are obviously forbidden.The seabed is rocky and rich in flo-ra and fauna, including theOceanic Posidonia, that we canadmire on particular boats withtransparent sides.VENTOTENE: This island of volcanicorigin, along with the nearby SantoStefano, is a protected sea and landnatural reserve that preservesremains of ancient Roman villas andfish farms among birds, reptiles andsea-mammals of various species.

In 1861, when Gaetawas the capital of theKingdom of Naples and King FrancisII resided in the Villa Caposele, thesurrender of the city was signedthere. Mementos of Bourbon cultureand of the Piedmontese siege are ondisplay in the Central HistoricCultural Museum “Cardinale DeVio” in Gaeta.

Gaeta: take a pleasantwalk through theBorgo, along ViaIndipendenza known as “il budel-lo”, and passing under the arch ofthe Madonnella. The ancienthouses, the liveliness of the shops,the delicious smell of the local cui-sine, will truly make us feel in theheart of the Mediterranean.

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Gaeta: From the town we can fol-low the signs for the Promontoryof Monte Orlando, the main rangeof the peninsula of Gaeta. A nicewalk along the path up to the topwill take us about 1,30h roundtrip, if we arrive by car at the par-king lot and continue on foot. Weare in the Regional Park of theRiviera di Ulisse that preserves theMausoleum of Lucio MunazioPlanco, among palmettos, age-old carobs and wild orchids.

Formia: Following the Via Appia,after the km5 from Formia, wefind a junction indicating TorreGiànola. Remains of a smallancient Roman port (C1 BC)await us in a surreal atmospherewith crystal-clear water andMediterranean bush, in theRegional Suburban Park ofGiànola-Monte Scauri.


GAETA

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GETTING THERE

From Rome, take the Autostrada A1in direction of Naples up to the exitfor Cassino, continue along the SS630 and then north on the coast high-way up to Formia, or further to Gaeta.

PORTS AND DOCKS

GaetaNautical Base “Flavio Gioia”: thetourist port (200 berths) is in a shel-tered roadstead and has a dockyardand laying up. Excellent reference fornautical tourism. LungomareCaboto, 98 - ph. +39 0771 311013www.basenautica.com

Port of Santa Maria: in Gaeta, in thedistrict of Sant’Erasmo, this smallport offers moorings for small boats.Port of Gaeta: In the low season “fish-ing-tourism” is offered with the guid-ance of expert fishermen. We set sailon a real fishing boat at 7am and sailout to sea, four miles from the coast.Equipped with fishing lines and bait,whatever the outcome is, we willhave lunch on board with freshlycaught seafood and fish. Gaeta SeaTour: ph. +39 0771 461086FormiaPorto Nuovo: besides commercialand fishing boat traffic, docking for

motor-ships and hydrofoils for theislands, the wide dock also reserves anarea for a lively touristic port.Darsenetta Lido Scogliera: inVindicio the protective cliff barriercreates an ideal shelter for boats.Porto Caposele: is a tourist port andthe seat of a nautical club (ph. +39 0771 25025)

CONNECTIONS WITH

THE ISLANDS

From the Port of Formia connec-tions to the Pontine Islands areprovided all year round by motor-boats (around two hours forVentotene, a little longer forPonza), or with hydrofoils (55’ forVentotene, 70’ for Ponza). It is pos-sible to transport cars but severetraffic limits are enforced on theislands. Info and reservations:Caremar - ph. +39 0771 23800 /+39 0771 22710 Vetor - ph. +39 0771 700710


Musum of Palazzo De VioPiazza Cardinale De Vio, 9 ph. +39 0771 464293


Useful Info

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Gaeta • FormiaGaeta • Formia

Rural and maritime traditions, a spa park and a marine oasispromontories and beaches, a medieval town and Roman ruins: this is

the double identity of Minturno, contained in a single history.We are in Lower Lazio where,caught between the sea and the hills,two cities share the fame and gloryderiving from the wealth of thearcheological remains and the state-liness of the medieval town. Inbetween the Promontori d’Oro andd’Argento, the ancient goldenGarigliano and beaches immersed in

the natural oasis, we will discover anarea rich in history. The very ancientRoman and Aurunci origins, thedomination of the Lombards,Saracens and later of the Normans,followed by the struggle for poweramong noble families (Caetani,Colonna, Carafa) lasting until1806, are evidence of the strategicimportance and wealth of the area.

was the construction of theAppian Way that made com-merce flourish and brought fulldevelopment. A Roman colony

by 296 BC, Minturno reachedthe height of its splendour inthe C2 BC, as indicated by thepresence of temples, porticoes,baths, the macellum, a theatreand an amphitheatre within thecircuit of the city walls in opusquadratum. A colony with alively commercial and sociallife, with an agricultural areacloser to the hills and a residen-tial section along the coast, inthe vicinity of the port andshipyards.

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Minturno: Roman Theatre

Minturno, excavations: opus reticolatum

AARCHEOLOGICAL AREA

OF MINTURNAE

The vast archeological area con-tains the most ancient settle-ment (castrum) in Minturno,where the large town whoseremains are still visible devel-oped in later times. In the pre-Roman era, the inhabited sec-tion of the town already pos-sessed a character of its own,even in its urban layout, but it

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Every second Sundayof July, Minturnorelives one of its ancient local tradi-tions (C14 AD), connected with itsrural origins. The “Sagra delleRegne”, also known as the “Offertadel Covone”, in honour of theMadonna delle Grazie. The “vigila-tori” beat the harvested corn, madeinto bread for the poor.


THEATRE

This magnificent structure builtin the Augustan era (C1 AD),with its cavea, scaena andorchestra, is the real symbol ofancient Minturnae, and is stillfit for use. During the radicalrestoration of 1942 most of thetiers of seats were reconstructedrevealing that the full capacityof the theatre could reach 4600spectators.

AQUEDUCT

The aqueduct was originally 11km long and has survived in along sequence of arches thatmake it possible to reconstruct

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its course. The concrete struc-ture started in the area of CapoD’Acqua, at the foot of MountSpigno Saturnia, and was erect-ed between the end of therepublic and the beginning ofthe imperial era. The aqueductmet the city walls - in opusquadratum of tufa - at thePorta Gemina, named after itstwo openings.

The area has handeddown flavours andrecipes from the cuisine of the seaand the hills with obvious referencesto the tradition of Campania, as inthe production of buffalo mozzarel-la. In Spigno Saturnia, nearMinturno, we can taste some “gliuzeppolone”, very tasty omelets witheggs and fragrant wild vegetables.

The Medieval Town isknown for its exceptionalvaulted ring road. The BaronialCastle (C 9 AD), where ThomasAquinas was a guest in 1272.Church of Saint Francis (C 14 AD),with the convent and the cloister.Collegiate Church of Saint Peter(C 11 AD): open to worship, it is amagnificent church with three naves.

The typical wine of thearea is the Falernum,straw-coloured withshades of green.It is worth tasting another wine,produced inland, in Atina, towardsthe border between Campania andAbruzzo. It is the Atina DOC, amore recent red with a fruity scentand a full, dry taste (12°).

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Minturno

The ancient origins ofMinturno date to C 5BC, when the Ausonisettled at the mouth ofthe Garigliano and builttheir stronghold. The inhabitantslater moved inland to the site of thepresent town of Minturno, whichin antiquity was named Traettoafter the boats used to ford the river.

Marina diMinturno Minturnae

Minturno

Ausente

Spigno Saturnia

Via Appia

TorreGiànola

Termedi Suio

Scauri

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DEL MONTE DI SCÀURI

MONTI AURUNCI

REGIONAL MARINE PARK OF

GIÀNOLA AND OF THE MONTE

SCAURI: an oasis comprising theterritory between Formia, Scauriand Minturno. In between theland and sea, on a small peninsulaending at the Monte Scauri (128m),we can explore geological andKarstic formations and their colours,scents and sounds, the typical featu-

res of the Mediterraneanbush, inhabited by foxes, wea-sels, hedgehogs, and reptilesby the protected marine area“Blue Oasis”, managed byWWF Italy. We can practice

sea-watching, with due respect forthe environment, among archeologi-cal ruins of the Roman era (Templeof Janus, C1 BC).

Minturno: Church ofS. Pietro apostolo

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PORTS AND DOCKS

In the beach resort of Marina diMinturno, in the area ofSpiaggia Monte D’Oro, a pic-turesque tourist port for smallboats offers shelter in betweenthe Monte D’Oro and theMonte D’Argento: “DarsenaFlying” ph. +39 0771 683925

GETTING THERE

From Rome, take theAutostrada A1 in the directionof Naples up to the exit forCassino, then continue south tothe end of the coast highway upto Minturno.


Blue Oasis WWF ItalySez. Auruncaph. +39 0771 683850

Useful Info

The typical “pebble beach”awaits us on the coast, in thebeach resort of Scauri that withMarina di Minturno offers awide shore, with very fine sandalternating with sand and rocks,in the context of thickMediterranean vegetationbetween the Promontories ofthe Monte D’Oro and theMonte D’Argento. The small Port of Giànola, inthe homonymous Natural Park,was built over the remains ofthe ancient fish tank of aRoman villa.

Spa of Suio: In the plain of theriver Garigliano, numeroussprings originating from a singleunderground stratum, created aspa park of cold water, thermaland hypo-thermal, that vary intemperature from 15° to 64° C.Classified as sulphurous, bicar-bonate, calcic, alkaline, earthy,the water has therapeutic prop-erties already known in antiqui-ty, when the Roman aristocracychose the “Aquae Vescinae” forrelaxing, healthy holidays. At the Spa of Suio - in antiq-uity called Suji or Sugi

from the Latin exsurgere, mean-ing rise - it is still possible toindulge in this ancient, healthycustom, even just for a day, inone of the perfectly equippedspa complexes. Terme di Suio - Via delle Terme,Castelforte (LT).Ph. +39 0771 607925www.comune.castelforte.it


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MARINA DI MINTURNO

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