Sperlonga It is among the villages most beautiful in Italy. It is the ideal place for those who want to leave the crowded city squares and relax on fine white sand beaches with the sound of the sea waves as a soundtrack.
Sperlonga history
Sperlonga, in the Middle Ages, was a small fishing village forced to face the dangers that came from the sea. To defend themselves, the inhabitants built four towers: the Central tower, now incorporated among the houses of the town; there Torre del Nibbio; The Truglia tower, at the entrance to the small fishing port and the tower Upside down, once visible from the Flacca, outside the town, on the suggestive overhang of the same name. Although today it is a famous and coveted holiday resort and seaside resort, Sperlonga continues to keep intact the atmosphere and charm of the past. In particular, the Old Town di Sperlonga has very ancient origins and the village marinaro dates back toRoman times.
Villa of Tiberius
The Villa of Tiberius is an important site archaeological. It is a large Roman villa, which always amazes those who go to see it, built by Tiberius in one cave. For years the villa it has been forgotten and has kept many riches and secrets. A real treasure was extracted dto the sand of the Antro di Tiberio, a large circular basin made up of thousands of marble fragments. The find was renamed "Marble Odyssey". This is a memorable find! The news went around the world giving prestige and importance to the small Lazio town. The discovery involved all the inhabitants, who in addition to participating in the discovery, also formed surveillance troops to prevent anything from being taken elsewhere. In addition, they successfully organized a popular uprising, which made it possible not to transfer the sculptures. Thanks to this revolt, the National archeologic museum based in Sperlonga. The latest discovery took place on March 9, 2018 when two fishermen have found a capital of Greek origin which perhaps belonged to the villa of Tiberius.
Not just the sea ...
Sperlonga is not the capital of social life, but there are some really nice places in the streets of Old Town which is worth seeing. If, on the other hand, you want to immerse yourself in an almost magical atmosphere, for a romantic and suggestive evening, go and see the little one Sperlonga port. You will also like, strolling through the alleys, looking for the cutest souvenirs among the various and characteristic shops, having dinner in a typical restaurant admiring truly unique views. Sperlonga is truly enchanting!
A curiosity, Sperlonga was chosen by Alessandra Amoroso and Federico Zampaglione to shoot some scenes of a video clip. Filming was done at the pier, on the east beach and on the west beach with the light of the sunset.
