Bed and breakfast distance 850 Mt
The Borgo Castellone presents a structure is medieval Roman. Built at the behest of Onorato I Caetani and raised on the ruins of an ancient Roman arce, was born to counter the invasions by sea. Due to differences in height, boasted an excellent lookout position and rapid communication to the vicinity of the Via Appia. The entrance was on the South, through the "gate of the Spaniards" and the perimeter was protected by walls with towers.
Bed and breakfast distance 900 Mt
The Borgo Mola, is a quaint seaside and shopping district built on Roman ruins, with the great medieval tower that bears his name. The entrance to the village is characterized by a portal that proposes the architectural taste of Roman triumphal arches and you can also admire the few but significant remains of the Roman aqueduct.
Bed and breakfast distance 2 Km
Festivals and traditions
Feast of Saint Erasmus 2 June
Patron of Formia is Sant'Erasmo and is celebrated on June 2. In life he was persecuted and it is said that he was wounded in the alleys of the neighborhood Carlson. Subjected to horrific torture, is considered the patron saint of sailors. Sailors aboard venerate him with Elmo's name because legend has it that intent in his sermon during a thunderstorm, the Saint did not let himself be distracted even by lightning fell nearby. The statue with the relics is carried in procession through the streets of the town in a festive atmosphere followed by numerous initiatives and shows with Fireworks at the close of the festivities.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist on June 24
In the neighborhood, "Mola", on 24 June is celebrated the other patron of Formia.
The rite, quaint and charming, predicts that in the morning the Saint, patron saint of fishermen, is carried in procession through the streets of the city to the port, where a fisherman reading a prayer. In order to bless the sea, the statue is loaded on a barge followed by all the other boats. After the blessing, the Saint is reported to church and salutes the city: before returning the statue is given to the people and is hoisted to the sky twice. All this is accompanied by fireworks and the festive atmosphere continues throughout the day up to traditional evening shows!
Summer from Formia (August) featuring theatre, music, dance and cultural events throughout August with many guests of national importance.
The Surroundings
The Cima del Redentore (1252 m) is situated on the South shoulder of Mount Altino, just above of the Hermitage of San Michele (1220 m). Here, you will find a little chapel on whose roof is placed the bronze statue of the Redeemer. From the top you can see one of the most beautiful panorama of the entire Apennine mountains: the coast of Formia, Gaeta and Dig up from the mouth of the Garigliano, at monte Massico, Mount Vesuvius, mount Faito, up to Ischia and Capri.
Bed and breakfast distance 8 Km
The Montagna Spaccata Gaeta. Ancient legends of pirates are mixed with stories of Saints and everything is wrapped in a palpable aura of mystery in contrast with the bright colours of the sky and the sea. Trip to the age-old devotion to the shrine of the Holy Trinity, also known as sanctuary of split mountain. Images of quiet natural surroundings of exceptional beauty. Legend has it that the mountain will split the passing of Jesus Christ annually hosts many visitors from all over the world.
Bed and breakfast distance 7 Km
Parco Regionale Monti Aurunci. Mountain range of southern Latium, situated between the Liri-Garigliano, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the contiguous massif of Monti Ausoni. The Park affects the municipalities of Ausonia, Campodimele, Itri, Fondi, Formia, Lenola, Esperia, Pico, Pontecorvo, Spigno Saturnia, between the provinces of Latina and Frosinone. Is it possible to make long excursions to trekking and riding in full respect of nature for visitors interested.
Angevin-Aragonese castle Gaeta. It is not easy to go back to when it was built the castle of Gaeta. It was probably erected in the 6th century the Goths during the war or in the 7th century. The structure that we admire today, about 14,100 m ², is known as the Angevin-aragonese Castle because it consists of two connected buildings made of two different historical moments, one lower said Angevin, built during the French domination of the Angevins, and one higher up said "aragonese", built by Emperor Charles V, along with all other military defense works that went to strengthen the fortress of Gaeta. Only at certain times of the year can be visited inside.
Bed and breakfast distance 8 km
Sperlonga village perched on a rocky spur, the final part of the Aurunci, which juts out into the Tyrrhenian Sea into the Mount of San Magno.Il the surrounding area is mostly flat. Fine golden sandy beaches alternate with various rock outcroppings that are thrown into the sea, forming wonderful coves often accessible only by boat. These formations are present South of town, towards the promontory to Gaeta. Is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Bed and breakfast distance 22 km
Pontine Islands are an archipelago of six large islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of the Gulf of Gaeta. The largest island is Ponza, but the archipelago also includes the islands of Zannone, Ventotene, Palmarola, Gavi and Santo Stefano. The last two are not seeing as they are private islands, with no beaches and practically uninhabited. Instead, Zannone, is inhabited only in summer and is part of the Circeo National Park because of its naturalistic relevance. Are connected with the port of Formia with daily departures of hydrofoils and ferries. Bed and breakfast 2:30 distance 1:20 Hydrofoil Ferry
Saint Benedict in 529 chose this mountain to build a monastery and his religious order through prayer and work. Every day thousands of pilgrims and visitors from all over the world they cross this threshold, cut across noiselessly the cloisters and then go up the grand staircase to the Basilica, the tomb of Saint Benedict and Scholastica. Below there is the crypt, to explore with beautiful golden mosaics. But it is in the Museum at the end visitors can see magnificent paintings, wonderful manuscripts and old books; can trace the history of the Abbey (even through the vicissitudes of World War II) from the beginnings to the present day and understand why Montecassino is known as the "lighthouse of Western civilization".
Bed and breakfast distance 43 Km
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