IL CENTRO STORICO
In addition to offering beautiful beaches, Sperlonga is also a charming village. The small town made up of narrow streets offers some excellent ideas for a vacation to discover the local culture.
A characteristic feature of this location are the four towers. Built in the Middle Ages to defend against the Saracens, today they are one of the most visited tourist destinations. The Central Tower and the Nibbio Tower are now incorporated among the houses of the village, giving it that perched and winding appearance. The Truglia Tower, on the other hand, has been restored several times, and also housed the Guardia di Finanza headquarters for several decades, so it remains in good condition. Sperlonga’s small and picturesque churches, located mostly in the ancient heart of the town, are also worth a visit.
THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Sperlonga’s National Archaeological Museum and archaeological area. The Villa and Cave of Tiberius
you are in Sperlonga, you cannot miss a visit to the Villa and Grotto of Tiberius. Directly overlooking the sea, they are very easy to reach: just follow the signs on the road that connects Sperlonga to Gaeta for about a kilometer. The Grotto of Tiberius is a large natural rocky cavity open to the Tyrrhenian Sea: near the Grotto there is also a small stretch of extremely charming beach.
In addition to the excavations of the Villa, inside the site it is possible to visit the local archaeological museum, which houses the statuary groups that decorated the city.
Archaeological area:
Wednesday through Sunday, January 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., February-March 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., April-May 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., June-August 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., September 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., October 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., November-December 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Groups of 30 people, in addition to the guide, are allowed to enter. Reservations are required for groups by writing to. drm-laz.sperlonga@cultura.gov.it The entrance to the museum is on Corsara Valley Street.
