Via Francigena With its 3,200 km, this historic medieval itinerary crosses five countries (England, France, Switzerland, Vatican City, and Italy), sixteen regions, and more than six hundred municipalities, as we explore in the path and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions in France; the Vaud and Valais cantons in Switzerland; and the regions of Valle d’Aosta the symbolic location of the Jubilee.  we have chosen to travel up the boot of Italy narrating the Via Francigena from south to north there will be plenty of travel tips on the route highlighting the best stages and sharing some fascinating facts.  The Via Francigena in southern Lazio represents the gateway to southern Italy divided into 12 stages that traverse captivating landscapes of history and nature This section of the Via Francigena South is a meeting point of history Lazio, and in particular the city of Rome, is the beating heart of this ancient route. Rome was, and remains, the arrival point for many pilgrims who journeyed from Europe to reach Saint Peter’s tomb, but it is also the place where another significant part of the journey begins: the departure from the city and the start of the pilgrimage south.  pilgrimage and trade routes across Europe were vital and remained so until the advent of the railways in the 19th century and Jerusalem were the main centres in a network that connected cities which crosses the entire continent vertically was not simply a route from Canterbury to Rome Pilgrims leaving Rome for the south could choose different paths that generally converged at two important hubs: Capua and Benevento the most frequented route was the Appia Traiana “finis Italiae.” The coastal cities of Puglia were key ports for pilgrims heading to the Holy Land a phenomenon that flourished until the 13th century pilgrims leave the grandeur of the capital and enter a landscape rich in spirituality and history marking a symbolic boundary between the central and northern worlds and the southern lands rewarded by the many unforgettable monuments that can be admired along the way The Via Francigena continues towards sacred and spiritual places but also towards a series of landscapes that have long symbolised resistance and tradition.  The southern Lazio section of the Via Francigena is particularly rich in iconic locations that link ancient history with medieval spirituality.  one of the oldest and most famous Roman roads connected Rome to the southern regions of Italy and remains today a place to walk and immerse oneself in the history of the Roman Empire and the spirituality of pilgrimage.  It was designed in 312 BC by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus with the goal of creating a fast route between Rome and Capua to facilitate troop movements during the Second Samnite War (326-304 BC) the route was extended to the port of Brindisi This extension made the Appian Way the “Queen of Roads” during the Roman era.  during his escape from Rome to avoid Nero’s persecution the apostle Peter met Christ and asked Him where are you going?” – to which Jesus replied “I am going to Rome to be crucified.” The apostle marking one of Christianity’s most symbolic moments the Church of Domine Quo Vadis was built at the crossroads with the Via Ardeatina which remains a pilgrimage destination.  Terracina boasts a long history spanning different periods from ancient times to the Roman and medieval eras the city was an important commercial and transit hub due to its location along the Appian Way.  One of the main points of interest is the Temple of Jupiter Anxur offering a spectacular panoramic view of the city and the sea The temple dates back to the 1st century BC and remains one of the most visited sites in the city the historic centre preserves significant remains from the Roman era a fortification that highlights the city’s defensive role.  linking the imagery of the journey south with mythology and local traditions.  Fun fact: the Legend of Monte Circeo  The myth is still present in local traditions where stories of Circe and her spells are passed down through generations The silhouette of this mountain also resembles that of a woman lying down symbolising the figure of the Sorceress.  One of the most evocative places on the route is which welcomes pilgrims with its monastic tranquillity and the beauty of its style it is one of the main examples of Cistercian architecture in Italy Its construction reflects the sobriety and functionality typical of the order with a Gothic style that stands out for its essential elegance which features an impressive central nave and tall stained glass windows that allow light to flood the interior creating a mystical and peaceful atmosphere.  An additional fascinating aspect is the cloister a large open space surrounded by elegant arcades offering a sense of peace and contemplation there are also numerous frescoes and sculptures testifying to the artistic importance of the place A significant aspect of the abbey’s history is its connection to Saint Thomas Aquinas with his tomb located inside the church.  Rome has always played a fundamental role in the history of pilgrimage not only as the capital of the Roman Empire but also as the spiritual heart of Christianity it became one of the main departure points for pilgrimages to the Holy Land and other sacred places Its significance was tied to the presence of the relics of saints and martyrs particularly those of Saint Peter and Saint Paul which attracted thousands of pilgrims in search of salvation The city was therefore viewed as a key destination in the medieval pilgrimage journey not only as the final goal but also as a starting point for many pilgrims heading towards Jerusalem traversed Europe to reach Rome before continuing south always serving as a crossroads for travellers across the continent.  This route was not only a physical journey but also a true spiritual voyage that united the Christian traditions of various countries alongside the economic and military needs of the time many travelling along the Via Appia – one of the most important roads in the Roman era – to reach the ports of Apulia and embark for other destinations.  The southern Lazio region is not only a place of history and spirituality but also a land rich in culinary traditions that reflect the local culture which is the king of the Roman table and is even referred to as “the eighth wonder of Rome,” is the artichoke Widely cultivated in Mediterranean regions it was valued by the Ancient Egyptians for its beneficial and medicinal properties and it was frequently used in the preparation of remedies Although it’s unclear who first discovered this plant it has certainly always been used in cooking with legends telling of its use by the Ancient Greeks where it was served with a fine glass of wine.  there are primarily two ways to enjoy artichokes which are often confused: carciofi alla giudia (Jewish-style artichokes) and carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes).  the artichokes are cut with a knife to give them a rounded they are left to rest and then re-dipped in the oil for a second fry resulting in a deliciously crispy texture.  This recipe is said to have been prepared in Rome’s Jewish ghetto between 1555 and 1870 to celebrate Pesach which coincided with the harvest season for this vegetable.  Carciofi alla romana are prepared with the same type of artichokes and similar ingredients which are chopped and placed inside the artichoke are then slow-cooked in a mix of oil and water.  Two specialties that no pilgrim should miss along the way!  each artichoke should be paired with a glass of fine wine the wines of the Castelli Romani – an area known for its ancient wine tradition – pair perfectly with local dishes We recommend visiting one of the many fraschette where you can sample all the Roman specialties and finish the meal with the famous wine biscuits!  Finally, we must mention the sweetness of the strawberries from Nemi, a fruit that thrives in this land, with a unique and unmistakable taste, symbolising a fertile and bountiful region rich in natural products. These strawberries are so prized that they have earned their own festival, the Sagra delle Fragole to celebrate the start of the harvest season.  Fun fact: the legend of the strawberries of Nemi  It is said that these strawberries were born from the tears of Venus They were later transformed into small red hearts It is also believed that they had magical powers such as the ability to drive snakes away from the forests.  2025 is shaping up to be the ideal year to rediscover the joy of slow travel and sustainable tourism, thanks to the holidays that will provide numerous long weekends, as we have seen here the Via Francigena in Lazio is the perfect choice.  2-Day Itinerary (Rome – Velletri)  Day 1: From Rome to Castel Gandolfo passing ancient sites such as the Tomb of Geta Day 2: On the second day, set off on a 21.3 km journey from Castel Gandolfo to Velletri The route passes through a dense forest area surrounding Lake Albano The second part of the journey leads through Nemi Day 1: From Rome to Castel Gandolfo  Day 2: Castel Gandolfo to Velletri  5-Day Itinerary (Fossanova Abbey – Minturno)  Day 1: From Fossanova Abbey to Terracina, a 20 km route, currently under maintenance, with an alternative path available here The star of the day is certainly Fossanova Abbey it is an example of early Italian Gothic architecture Its name comes from a cloaca (drain) that existed at the origins of the small village.  Day 2: From Terracina, head through Piazza Palatina, passing a stretch of the Appian Way and then 2 km of dirt road, until reaching Monte San Biagio. Descend to the Monastery of San Magno, a place of historical significance dating back to the 6th century, which pilgrims should not miss. The route ends in Fondi after 22 km where you can relax in the town centre or visit the Caetani Baronial Castle.  Day 3: From Fondi to Itri don’t miss the churches of San Michele Arcangelo one of the most picturesque and best-preserved stretches of the Ancient Appian Way.  Day 4: From Itri to Formia with its medieval district “Castellone,” is home to various churches Other points of interest include the cylindrical tower Day 5: From Formia to Minturno venture right towards the Gianole and Monte di Scauri Regional Natural Park continuing into the coastal region of Scauri – Minturno then visit the archaeological area of the ancient Minturnae before crossing the river into Campania.  Plan Your Stages and Itineraries   This article was published as part of the project: Fondo Sviluppo e Coesione – Piano Sviluppo e Coesione under the ownership of the Italian Ministry of Culture (Card 33 – Via Francigena – Cross-cutting actions Transmission of the project card “Communication and Promotion Plan”).  Privacy | Cookie Policy  | Note Legali  © Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene | C.F Privacy | Cookie Policy  | Note Legali  Powered by ItinerAria The aircraft reportedly suffered an engine malfunction Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player the Municipality of Minturno will receive the prestigious award of “Tsunami Ready” He is the first in Italy to receive it from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) Head of the Tsunami Warning Center (CAT) ofNational Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and President for the UNESCO Tsunami Early Warning and Mitigation System Curator of the Tsunami Ready project in the area The program "Tsunami-Ready" promotes tsunami risk preparedness Civil Protection and citizens in order to improve safety throughout the emergency phase Minturno began the accreditation process in July 2020 becoming the first municipality in the Euro-Mediterranean area to adopt the tsunami risk mitigation program various interventions have been carried out installation of warning systems and evacuation simulations in schools The path undertaken by the municipality of Minturno represents an example of cohesion and awareness towards risk reduction strengthening the resilience of the local community Photo - The sign Tsunami Danger present on the beach of Minturno The contents published on these pages by theNational Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology are distributed under license Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.  We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Joseph Angelo Conte, 89, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 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View Obituary & Service Information Click here to watch the funeral Mass Available by phone 24/7 (315) 451-9500 the Di Meo family produce all they need to dine like gourmets it's all served with Italian hospitality — and a slice of wild cherry tart This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK).Having found what I hope is the correct unnamed street I'm reassured to see Gemma waving at the gate She directs my car to a spot beneath the shade of a lemon tree A warm welcome is followed by maternal worry — about the weather the last coastal town before the region of Lazio becomes Campania It's taken two and a half hours to drive here from Rome Filippo laughs and shakes his pinched fingers at my journey along the Pontina and Appia — both B roads — when the motorway would have shaved an hour off that time one of ancient Rome's most important roads cuts through a changing landscape of reclaimed marshland linking important towns to appealing seaside spots: San Felice Circeo The final payoff for an extra hour in the car was the taste of the sea on my lips along a stretch known locally as Costa d'Oro ('golden coast') which twists and rises through craggy almost-mountains and past holiday resorts to eat Sunday lunch with Filippo and Gemma Di Meo seven-year-old Arianna and four-year-old Filippo I'm greeted by the warm fug of cooking smells and the sound of a cartoon on the TV The house was built in the 1960s next to the house Filippo was born in I'm familiar with insistent Italian hospitality Guests are encouraged to make themselves at home "Are you sure you wouldn't like more coffee or juice?" "Would Luca like a biscuit?" "What time would you like to eat lunch?" Involtini di manzo (beef rolls braised in tomato sauce) are spluttering on the stove Gemma explains how she rolled the slices of beef around batons of carrot and celery and secured them with a cocktail stick before simmering in the sauce She's also preparing chicken with potatoes and rosemary while her son is bringing fresh mozzarella di bufala and her daughter-in-law a wild cherry tart and garlic peeled and squashed with the heel of Gemma's hand kitchen advice is mixed with talk of her sons of learning to make preserves as a young girl and her frustration at not being as strong as she once was I'm about to ask where she buys her ingredients when I realise everything we've seen he has one of the longest-running and best fruit and vegetable stalls at my local market in Testaccio Other stallholders joke that he's the most famous and photographed — which is most likely true — because he's affable and approachable with very dark eyebrows and a Christopher Walken-esque crest of white hair His greeting as he walks into the kitchen is much the same as the one he gives at the market: a raised arm "tutto bene?" ('all good?') He takes me to a storeroom across the yard which is unsurprising given the two large aluminium tanks each one 6ft high with the girth of a tractor tyre Filippo has brought two empty bottles from the kitchen He sits them beneath the tap on one of the tanks and twists — the bottle is filled with a rush of liquid the room with the thick scent of fermented grapes inky purple; a mix of three grapes grown locally by two of Filippo's brothers: Negroamaro (an ancient indigenous variety) Also just for the family is passata di pomodoro (tomato conserve) 100 bottles of which — maybe more — line the shelves cured by Filippo and his brothers as a way of preserving the pig slaughtered each December Gemma is choosing a lettuce from the six or so picked that morning she tells me the great pleasure of having a modern house — of not living the hard poor way they did as children — is that the produce animals and earth stay outside and her house is clean and as we drive there he points out houses the way a tour guide would: the home of his brother who grows grapes A pop song by Loredana Berté plays on the radio We make a pit stop to stand on the sea wall and look out towards the island of Ponza while Filippo has a cigarette this is a hugely popular destination for families and even on a grey day like today the arching bay is impressive The land in these parts is good — natural salt meeting volcanic soil and elevation enough rain in winter to see it through the long It's land that begets some of Italy's great produce: olives greens and citrus in autumn and winter; deep red tomatoes and watermelons the size of basketballs in summer whose rich milk produces some of the best mozzarella There's little to see at this time of year Filippo tells me as we walk out over one of his fields artichokes and a variety of chicory called puntarelle His 'little' seems like an abundance to me Most of his and Gemma's extended family still farm and own much of the local land as between them they produce everything they need as fewer children follow in their parents' footsteps and supermarkets undercut the true cost of ingredients Filippo grabs a handful of hay for the horse There are also half-a-dozen chickens and two-dozen rabbits to feed intricately woven and painted pictures leaning against the shed including a particularly beautiful one of St Francis They were all made by Filippo for the local festa del grano festival of grain — a ritual dating back to ancient Roman times which sees the whole village celebrate the wheat harvest with a parade and a feast Filippo cuts some sprouting broccoli for me to take back to Rome we climb in the car and drive back the long way so we can pause to look up at the ancient town of Minturno Filippo pulls out photographs of the festa to show me It's touching to see the pictures of him and his brothers in the parade at every stage of their lives: as young boys He was nine years old when he first took the train to Rome with his older brother to work Filippo was given his own stall at Testaccio Market Half a century later he still wakes up at 3am each morning to drive the hour and half into Rome He arrives back in Scauri at 5pm and goes straight to his land to prepare for the next day Sunday is his day for resting — and eating The front door bursts opens and the two grandchildren charge in but more often than not they eat here — and always on a Sunday A true Pranzo domenicale (family Sunday lunch) Then antipasti: salami and vegetables preserved in olive oil I ask if many families grow and preserve as much of their food as they do That's because it's a town of farmers because his parents' generation still know how to live by the seasons isn't following in his family's footsteps; he works for the local council The sauce from the beef rolls is served with wide tubes of pasta called paccheri The rolls themselves are part of the secondo I'm asked what I think — Gemma insisting I tell the truth because how you eat is often as important 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Privacy Policy F.A.Q © Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene | C.F. 91029880340 – P.IVA 02654910344 Powered by ItinerAria Privacy | Cookie Policy  | Legal Notice  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Metrics details We present a combined geomorphological and biochronological study aimed at providing age constraints to the deposits forming a wide paleo-surface in the coastal area of the Tyrrhenian Sea We review the faunal assemblage recovered in Campoverde evidencing the occurrence of the modern fallow deer subspecies Dama dama dama which in peninsular Italy is not present before MIS 5e providing a post-quem terminus of 125 ka for the deposit hosting the fossil remains The geomorphological reconstruction shows that Campoverde is located within the highest of three paleosurfaces progressively declining towards the present coast The two lowest paleosurfaces match the elevation of the previously recognized marine terraces in this area; we define a new upper marine terrace corresponding to the 36 m paleosurface Based on the provided evidence of an age as young as MIS 5e for this terrace we discuss the possibility that previous identification of a tectonically stable MIS 5e coastline ranging 10–8 m a.s.l with significant implications on assessment of the amplitude of sea-level oscillations during the Last Interglacial in the Mediterranean Sea Inner edges and elevation (m a.s.l.) of a suite of three coastal terraces reconstructed in this work south of Anzio is also shown and the higher Campoverde complex recognized in this study we have performed a geomorphological study of the coastal area southeast of Anzio and we have re-analyzed the faunal remains hosted at the Nettuno museum with the aim of providing biochronological constraints to the Campoverde paleosurface in order to check its chronological relationships with the 36 m terrace north of Anzio and with the sea-level indicators attributed to MIS 5e in this area we have re-analyzed the lithic artifacts recovered along with the faunal remains in Campoverde aiming to provide techno-typological and taphonomic information to support the paleontological and paleoenvironmental interpretations provided in this paper The mammal fossils from Campoverde have been reexamined and re-measured for the present work breadth; MTD: transverse diameter of diaphysis; MAPD: antero-posterior diameter of diaphysis; DTD: distal transverse diameter; DAPD: distal antero-posterior diameter; DB/L index: distal transverse diameter/length * 100; MB/L index: transverse diameter of diaphysis/length * 100 while the remaining lithic industries have been analysed for this paper based on the identification of a set of flat surfaces characterized by topographic culminations with elevation ranging through a few meters around a mean value Selected topographic culminations of the reconstructed paleosurfaces were detected on the 1:25.000 topographic maps of Italy edited by Istituto Geografico Militare (IGM) (sheets: 158 I SO 5 m spaced contour line) and other quasi-equivalent points within almost closed contour lines bordering plateau-like sectors Distribution of the topographic culminations has been statistically analyzed in order to verify the occurrence of discrete elevation intervals corresponding to peaks of concentration which can be assumed as the mean value for each paleosurface The identification of the paleosurfaces implies a combined approach that integrates statistically significant concentrations of elevations around a mean value and the morphologic evidence for the concentration of these elevation points within a finite area while inner margins represented by solid colored lines are reported for the lower paleosurfaces less well preserved paleosurface is suggested by a series of topographic culminations ranging 51–58 m a.s.l Given its limited extent at the margin of the investigated coastal sector a possible inner margin for this paleosurface is not reported the sands are covered by a layer of greenish clay to sandy clay loam Outcrop of the deposits forming the Campoverde complex (photo by authors) The following taxa have been identified in the faunal assemblage of Campoverde (Table 1) The presence of the straight-tusked elephant is indicated by several upper and lower molars and numerous fragments of ribs and vertebrae testifies to the presence of this species at Campoverde Many fragments of upper and lower teeth and some fragmented post-cranial bone remains of Rhinoceratidae can be referred generically to genus Stephanorhinus one was probably worked to realize a bone tool and it can be prudently attributed to Stephanorhinus cf show the typical morphology of the Cervidae and (c) proximal radius of Dama dama dama (photos by authors) (d) Scatter diagram of major measurements (mm) of the fallow deer subspecies proximal radius A couple of brachydont lower check-teeth with very small sizes can be referred to C (a) Lithic industry from the first technocomplex (re-drawn here from original drawings by2) (b) Artifacts displaying the brownish polished patina (authors image) identified on few artifacts (authors image) (d) Artifacts displaying carbonate concretions (authors image) A second collection of 317 implements from Campoverde has been recently analysed for this study The main features are the preponderance of unretouched blanks (=179) notches and denticulates (13%) and rare borers (2%) were identified The Levallois technique is rarely observed (3%) Cores are perfectly distributed among centripetal (23%) prepared platform (23%) and shapeless or exhausted (23%) globular (8%) flaked pebbles (8%) and a single chopper core (3,5%) are identified The ichnotraces are probably attributable to encrusting aquatic organisms and suggest that the area experienced marine conditions after the lithics were discarded The encrustations seem to support a wet habitat since these are identified as carbonate concretions with nodules and/or crystals of manganese (or iron) and strongly suggest that these specimens come from the whitish layer of carbonate lagoon mud the second assemblage does not show patinas or encrustation of any type Taphonomic analyses suggest that different depositional dynamics characterise the industries composing this collection which certainly reached the site from diverse source areas likely at some distance for those implements with rounded edges Otherwise from specimens with the brownish polished patina which point to a prolonged emplacement within a peat deposit those without patina were most probably discarded in the area in a period of time when it was characterized by a different environmental/geological framework Some of the brownish specimens display both ichnotraces and carbonate encrustations while the first assemblage features diverse taphonomy suggesting extremely disparate and problematic depositional dynamics the second assemblage presents an extended homogeneity indicating an almost contemporary deposition of the artifacts which are not reported among the fossil remains of Campoverde dominant group indicative of a later stage 5 age (0.29 These data suggest the occurrence of reworked older shells from the MIS 5e terrace conglobated within the deposit of a younger transgressive cycle according to the correlation proposed in this paper with MIS 5a for the Minturno complex the techno-typological study supports interpretation of the collection recovered at Campoverde as composed of two different technocomplexes with the first assemblage highlighting a predominance of denticulates whilst the second is mainly composed 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