Gaeta is an ancient town, which is located in the eponymous harbor of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and is the most popular on the Riviera de Ulysses. This impregnable, but at the same time very picturesque place was inhabited as far back as the 8th century BC
The legendary hero of the Trojan battles Aeneas found a refuge here, and it was on these lands that he was buried the fervently loved nurse of Kaeta, after whom the city was named. Later, Gaeta witnessed many historical events. This city saw the dawn and decline of the Roman Empire, underwent numerous barbaric raids and oppression of the Saracens, was subordinate to the Byzantine rulers and was itself a royal residence.
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Climate
The natural conditions of these places are unique. Always a calm and clean sea warms up quickly, the swimming season starts here in May and lasts until October. The days are sunny, but there is no exhausting heat, which is very convenient both for sunbathing, and for active recreation and numerous excursions.
Cuisine and restaurants
It is worth to try the typical products for Gaeta, such as "Olive di Gaeta, Pizza bianca, Spagnoletta tomatoes, Puntarella chicory salad, Alici salate anchovies and Salsiccia al vino bianco e coriandolo - salsiccia, cooked in white wine with coriander
Beaches
Not only with its legendary attractions attracts many tourists Gaeta. After all, these are, first of all, kilometers of magnificent beaches, the coastal waters of which are so clean and rich in flora and fauna that have long been a protected area, and the World Organization of Ecologists took control of their well-being. Beach vacation in Gaeta is one of the best in all Italy, and in the neighboring town of Cassino there is one of the largest water parks on the Tyrrhenian coast - Haway Park.
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing of Gaeta
Such a rich history could not but leave its mark on the architecture of Gaeta, there are ruins of defensive structures and water supply systems built during the Roman Empire. About the Middle Ages reminds another fortress, which at one time was a barracks and even a prison, but now protects the old city from the influence of the new time. From the sea of the sea, the harbor was reliably protected by an ancient fort.
In the city there is another ancient castle, presumably built in the 6th century. It consists of two parts - the older Anjou, erected by the French, and the Argonian - built in the 16th century, created as the residence of Charles V. Today the buildings of the Naval School are located in this building.
In the historic center of Gaeta is the ancient Cathedral a cathedral erected as far back as the 12th century and being an excellent example of Gothic architecture of the time. There is still a unique festive candle, on which are placed illustrations from the earthly life of Jesus Christ. The Cathedral of St. Francis, at the entrance to which stands the statue of a monk looking at the whole city and protecting him from troubles, is equally attractive.
Annunziata Cathedral is even more elegant and majestic, and nearby it has an ancient and very unusual chapel, residents of the Golden Cave. It was erected on a huge rock that split from Mount Orlando, a landmark place for all Christians
Now pilgrims from all over the world are striving here, especially since in the small depression of the mountain, a peculiar bed was spent by a monk Francesco Neri, Saints. Later, it was on Mount Orlando that the tomb of the legendary consul of the Roman Empire Lucius Planck was erected
In addition, from the foot of the mountain, Monte-Orlando Cape originates, on which is located the most picturesque natural park, one of the most favorite places for recreation, both tourists and local residents. In fact, this cape is an island connected to the shore by a thin isthmus.
Gaeta has an advantageous location in one of the richest in the sights of the Italian regions, to the capital from here just over a hundred kilometers, and to Naples and even less. The connoisseurs of history will not be indifferent to the ancient Pompeii, a city museum that has experienced the threatening power of Vesuvius. Also from Gaeta, you can go on a sea excursion, and visit the Pontine Islands.
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