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Attractions in Gaeta
On the spur of Monte Orlando Gaeta stands, marine republic, and previously resort of ancient Romans. The Gaeta now is a seaside resort in the Middle Tyrrhenian Sea, with an unusually temperate climate and rich tourist and bathing equipment, emergency historical, religious, monumental and significant nature.
Ample opportunities for boating, which uses the structure of the Base Nautica Flavio Gioia. The urban fabric of old Gaeta is typically medieval. Streets, walkways, two castles (Angevine and Aragonese), Norman towers, ancient walls form the neighborhood of S. Erasmus, rich in churches. What to see: The old town of Gaeta, with the port, the Angevin Castle, the Golden Chapel of the Church of the Annunciation, the Old Jail, and Monte Orlando split the mountain with its park and the equally beautiful surrounding cities. Sea and beach: The sea is beautiful there are seven beaches, the beach at St. Augustine is very nice, I recommend a new shore, Usodimare with affordable and very hospitable. Where to eat: Restaurant Bruschetteria Usodimare Accommodation: Camping Cajetas St. Augustine Beach bungalow to 2 meters from the beach The early history of Gaeta is linked to that of warlike Ausoni Aurunci and Volsci, Italic peoples staunch defenders of their homeland by the Romans managed to conquer with great difficulty and after numerous battles. The Roman period are the remains of some summer homes and the walls that protected the city from barbarian invasions and raids of the Saracens. During the Middle Ages, Gaeta, with land ranging from the Garigliano funds is governed in succession by the Duchy of Gaeta, the Kingdom of Naples and the duchies of Funds and Traetto. Favorite city by the Popes, Gaeta, still has many churches that testify to its former glory. Not far from the port, but mighty deep, stands the Cathedral of Saint Erasmus, patron saint of Gaeta and the Diocesan Museum, on the Porch of the Cathedral. In the historical center are other churches. In the Annunciation, built in 1321, is the Golden Grotto, a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Outside the walls is the Church of St. John at sea, with its Moorish dome and on the slopes of Mount Orlando, overlooking the Church of St. Francis, Other important churches are: St. Lucia (seventh century)., S. Catherine of Alexandria (XI sec.), S. Maria di Porto Salvo, or Scalzi (XV sec.), S. Dominic (XV sec.), The Sorresca (XVI century).. From the port of Formia, Gaeta, which is less than 8 km, it is to reach by boat the islands of Ponza small, volcanic islands, brilliantly colored and dark, the hidden bays and beaches and enchanting. You can also visit the small island of Gavi, the green Zannone, part of the Circeo National Park, Palmarola a paradise for migratory birds and for those who love the noisy silence of the sea and nature. To the southeast of Ponza, about 22 nautical miles, Ventotene, quiet, beautiful in its sea, now a protected natural reserve, together with S. Stephen, with the former monumental life imprisonment is a paradise for divers. On land, a few miles, you can visit Sperlonga, to watch over the charming village, including the villa of Tiberius, and funds go to the Temple of Jupiter in Terracina. Even San Felice Circeo, Sabaudia and the Park of Circeo. worth a visit, though more distant
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Attractions in Gaeta
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On the spur of Monte Orlando Gaeta stands, marine republic, and previously resort of ancient Romans. The Gaeta now is a seaside resort in the Middle Tyrrhenian Sea, with an unusually temperate climate and rich tourist and bathing equipment, emergency historical, religious, monumental and significant nature. Ample opportunities for boating, which uses the structure of the Base Nautica Flavio Gioia. The urban fabric of old Gaeta is typically medieval. Streets, walkways, two castles (Angevine and Aragonese), Norman towers, ancient walls form the neighborhood of S. Erasmus, rich in churches. What to see: The old town of Gaeta, with the port, the Angevin Castle, the Golden Chapel of the Church of the Annunciation, the Old Jail, and Monte Orlando split the mountain with its park and the equally beautiful surrounding cities. Sea and beach: The sea is beautiful there are seven beaches, the beach at St. Augustine is very nice, I recommend a new shore, Usodimare with affordable and very hospitable. Where to eat: Restaurant Bruschetteria Usodimare Accommodation: Camping Cajetas St. Augustine Beach bungalow to 2 meters from the beach The early history of Gaeta is linked to that of warlike Ausoni Aurunci and Volsci, Italic peoples staunch defenders of their homeland by the Romans managed to conquer with great difficulty and after numerous battles. The Roman period are the remains of some summer homes and the walls that protected the city from barbarian invasions and raids of the Saracens. During the Middle Ages, Gaeta, with land ranging from the Garigliano funds is governed in succession by the Duchy of Gaeta, the Kingdom of Naples and the duchies of Funds and Traetto. Favorite city by the Popes, Gaeta, still has many churches that testify to its former glory. Not far from the port, but mighty deep, stands the Cathedral of Saint Erasmus, patron saint of Gaeta and the Diocesan Museum, on the Porch of the Cathedral. In the historical center are other churches. In the Annunciation, built in 1321, is the Golden Grotto, a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Outside the walls is the Church of St. John at sea, with its Moorish dome and on the slopes of Mount Orlando, overlooking the Church of St. Francis, Other important churches are: St. Lucia (seventh century)., S. Catherine of Alexandria (XI sec.), S. Maria di Porto Salvo, or Scalzi (XV sec.), S. Dominic (XV sec.), The Sorresca (XVI century).. From the port of Formia, Gaeta, which is less than 8 km, it is to reach by boat the islands of Ponza small, volcanic islands, brilliantly colored and dark, the hidden bays and beaches and enchanting. You can also visit the small island of Gavi, the green Zannone, part of the Circeo National Park, Palmarola a paradise for migratory birds and for those who love the noisy silence of the sea and nature. To the southeast of Ponza, about 22 nautical miles, Ventotene, quiet, beautiful in its sea, now a protected natural reserve, together with S. Stephen, with the former monumental life imprisonment is a paradise for divers. On land, a few miles, you can visit Sperlonga, to watch over the charming village, including the villa of Tiberius, and funds go to the Temple of Jupiter in Terracina. Even San Felice Circeo, Sabaudia and the Park of Circeo. worth a visit, though more distant
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