Visit the Gulf of Gaeta, the Ancient “Hamptons” of the Roman Emperors

Jun 13, 2023 369

BY: Marco Pecorai

In the coastal area between Rome and Naples, the most beautiful and evocative part is undoubtedly that which overlooks the Gulf of Gaeta. Crossed by the Appian Way, among the most renowned roads of Ancient Rome, the entire area possesses both a cultural and natural heritage of inestimable value.

An ideal starting point is the archaeological area of Minturno, just a few steps from the border between Lazio and Campania. The site preserves the striking ruins of the ancient city of Minturnae, which among its monuments boasts a theater in perfect condition that is still active today. But even the forum and the baths evoke the atmosphere of the imperial era, and in the immediate vicinity we have the suggestive remains of a typical Roman aqueduct.

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SOURCE: https://lavocedinewyork.com/

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