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The city of Gaeta, together with the American community, will commemorate an Italian American hero whose father, originally from Gaeta, emigrated to the United States in 1901. Vincent R. Capodanno, the youngest of ten children, became a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps and tragically died on September 4, 1967. He was moving through a batt...

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Gaeta is a picturesque town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking natural landscapes, which make it a beloved tourist destination. Located in the Lazio region, in the province of Latina, Gaeta is strategically positioned northwest of Naples.  The town’s history goes all the way back to...

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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...

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Perched on the stunning coastline between Rome and Naples, the charming town of Gaeta is a hidden gem of Italy that is often overlooked by travelers. With its pristine beaches, historical landmarks, and delicious cuisine, Gaeta is a true paradise for those seeking an authentic Italian experience. Gaeta’s history dates back to the ancient Roman Empi...

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On Sept. 4th, 1967, Father Vincent Capodanno, a Navy Lt. and chaplain, was dying. After an extension request to the jungles of Vietnam, the catholic priest, attached to the 5th Marine Regiment’s 3rd Battalion, was caught in a firefight. He embraced the chaos – running headfirst into gunfire and exploding mortar rounds, shredding his legs and part o...

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It was a warm Saturday in late summer. As I drove across a pancake-flat coastal agrarian landscape, about 50 miles southwest of Rome, a shape materialized out of the haze above the sea. A mountain: greenish-black, sudden, surprising. It gained substance with every bumpy mile my Fiat Panda put behind me, looming over fields stippled with umbrella pi...

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Not far from Rome is the beautiful Gaeta, a historic town that offers its visitors many important places to see, but also a crystalline sea and splendid beaches of golden sand. The perfect place to spend an unforgettable holiday. Starting from its charming historic centre and continuing with the view of wonderful natural landscapes, clean waters an...

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Avrà luogo nella giornata di giovedì 30 agosto, a partire dalle 10, in piazza “Vincent Capodanno” nella città di Gaeta, la cerimonia commemorativa del cinquantunesimo anniversario della scomparsa dell’eroe italo-americano, Vincent Capodanno, a cui è dedicata, per l’appunto, l’omonima piazza. Capodanno è stato tenente cappellano militare della Marin...

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