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Lazio:
Sperlonga
Sperlonga
is a pretty whitewashed fishing village in the Aurunci
Mountains. There are nice beaches, caves, piazzettas and
the village is still partially surrounded by walls. The
Grotta di Tiberio is a cave where Emperor Tiberius
used to swim. The ruins of his villa are at the front
of the grotta (pretty good ruins too). There is a 7th
century church in town called Sancta Mariae de Spelonche,
it is the oldest in Sperlonga and is closed to the public
(being refurbished). The Capella del Presepe is
a 17th century chapel with beautiful frescoes.
Another church to see is the Madonna dell’Assunta.
There are 2 towers on the shore that are worth seeing:
Torre Truglia and Torre Capovento —
both from 16th century. The Museo Archeologico
Nazionale di Sperlonga has some fine Greek sculpture
and other artifacts from the area. I always hope no one
is going to find this charming little port — I hope
that it stays nice and untouristy…..one can hope………Market
day is Saturday in Sperlonga.
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