1st Itinerary

San Felice Circeo -Sabaudia - National Park of Circeo

S. Felice Circeo - Sea-bathing resort among the most wellknown and preferred, San Felice combines the charm of an ancient settlement perched on the western slopes of the mythical promontory with first class touristc attractions. SABAUDIA - The elegance of this new town, founded only half-a-century ago, is due to the regular urban planning and to the splendid natural setting of sea and coastal lake of the same name. NATIONAL PARK OF CIRCEO - Constituted in 1934 to safeguard the marvellous natural endownments of the area, the Park extends over 8,300 hectares one-third of which consists of uncontaminated state-owned forests where wild-life and vegetation are rigorously protected.

2nd Itinerary

Abbey of Fossanova - Sezze - Sermoneta - Ninfa

Abbey of Fossanova - The Abbey of Fossanova is the first Italian example of Cistercense gothic construction. Built in the 9th century, the church was consecrated in 1208 by Pope Innocent III. The interior, with three aisles, is without either painting or sculpure and the local live stone accentuates the volumetric character of the building. The most beautiful cloister should also be visited as well as the chapter hall, the refectory and the recently restored infirmary. SEZZE- This is the most important and representative centre of Monti Lepini. The cathedral is very interesting. On Good Friday, the streets of this little town is the scene of a charming, moving re-evocation of the Passion of Christ. SERMONETA - The medieval stamp of this town is most evident in its urban structure and in its monuments, the most important of which is the Castle, excellently preserved and seat of numerous cultural displays. NINFA - A medieval town, completely abandoned in the 18th century due to malaria, it has been defined by the historian Gregorovius as the "Pompei of the Middle Ages". Today, it is a pictoresque ruin inserted in a verdant and natural botanic garden dominated by the tower ot the Caetani Castle.

3nd Itinerary

Fondi - Grottos of Pastena - Abbey of Montecassino

Fondi - Situated on a lake of the same name, the sea and the slopes of the Aurunci mountains, the plane of Fondi is one of the most renowned agricultural areas in Latium. In the inhabited centre, there is the Cathedral of San Pietro, the barional Castle and the Palace of the Prince. GROTTOS OF PASTENA - Very vast spelaeological complex, among the most important in Italy, rich in stalactites and stalagmites in fantastic forms, the grottos of of pastenas may be visited along a stretch of approximately 2.5 kilometers, composed of lighted paths which enable one to enjoy the horrid beauty of the interior. ABBEY OF MONTECASSINO - founded in 529 by Benedict of Norcia, this most famous abbey became very soon the most enlightened centre of western civilization. This is rather surprising if one considers the various occurrences of the complex, several times destroyed and each time arising agin as a symbol of civilization and peace.

4th Itinerary

Sperlonga - Gaeta - Formia - Minturno

SPERLONGA - The most ancient nucleus of the town, dating back to the Middle Ages, is grouped together on a peak on the mountain jutting out towards the sea and it has the typical appearance of a Mediterranean seaside resort. The climate and scenery were renown and appreciated even in Roman times. (Grotto of Tiberius and surrounding areas). Gaeta - From Sperlonga to Gaeta the coast winds in an intricate and stupendous arabesque of promontories and bays up to the characteristic natural port which was one of the attractions of the ancient city of the Aurunci. The medieval district of St. Erasmus with its cathedral and Angevin-Aragonese Castle is an authentic jewel. FORMIA - the healthy climate and the seacoast rich in fish-life rendered it a renown holiday resort even in Roman times. Cicero had a splendid villa in Formia and here he was killed by assassins sent by Antonio in 43 A.D. Local tradition has idenified in a tomb of the 1st century situated at 139,5 kms on the Via Appia, the sepulchre of the great orator. The charecteristic agglomerate in the high part of the city is interesting with the Torre of Mola and the church of St. Erasmus. MINTURNO - A large town with a medieval aspect, Minturno rises on the terrace dominating the sea. Particularly interesting are the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Minturanae with its Theatre of the 1st century A.D. excellently preserved and the seat of summer theatrical activity.