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All Italy Sperlonga

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sperlonga

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sperlonga, Italy

Updated May 23, 2020

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The grotto

Sperlonga, Italy

Villa of Tiberius

The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.
The modern Via Flacca set against the spectacular cliffs

Sperlonga, Italy

Via Flacca Ruins

The remains of this medieval Roman road and lookout towers dot the rugged coastline of southern Lazio.
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Crossing the bridge of Sant’Andrea

Itri, Italy

Appia Antica in Itri

This stretch of the ancient Roman road is preserved in a valley that witnessed many battles and legendary highwaymen.
4 miles from Sperlonga
The House of the Spirits.

Fondi, Italy

Jewish Medieval Museum

This museum located in Fondi is also said to be the most haunted building in town.
6 miles from Sperlonga
The temple on the hill.

Terracina, Italy

Temple of Jupiter Anxur

A Roman temple perched over an Italian town, forgotten several times over.
8 miles from Sperlonga

Formia, Italy

Eremo di San Michele Arcangelo (Hermitage of Saint Michael the Archangel)

Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.
11 miles from Sperlonga
Overlooking Mamurra’s villa and baths.

Formia, Italy

Parco Naturale Regionale di Gianola e Monte di Scauri

This little visited park is a treasure trove of ancient Roman ruins.
13 miles from Sperlonga
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