A whitewashed village spilling down a headland between two bays, Sperlonga is one of Lazio's prettiest seaside towns.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- Province
- Latina
- People
- 3,300
Below it, the seafront grotto of the emperor Tiberius once held a dramatic sculpture group, now in its archaeological museum.
At the table in Lazio
Whole Romanesco artichokes with garlic and mentuccia, cooked head-down in a covered casserole until tender.
Slow-braised beef tail and cheek with tomato, celery, raisins, pine nuts and a little cocoa.
Cannellino di Frascati
Cesanese
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Where next
Rome
About 105 km as the crow flies. Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain.
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