Along the ancient Via Appia, between Itri and Fondi, stands the Fortino di Sant’Andrea, a strategic outpost that deeply influenced the history of the Kingdom of Naples. Dominating the consular road, it served as a natural sentinel at the border with the Papal States, leveraging the rugged terrain of the ...

The Via Appia, known as the “Queen of Roads,” stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient world. Built in 312 BC by order of Consul Appius Claudius Caecus, this road connected Rome to Brindisi, serving as a vital artery for trade and links to the East. ...

Located along the ancient Via Appia, the Museum of Brigandage in Itri narrates a story interweaving culture, tradition, and memory. Opened in 2003, it serves as both a museum and a memorial, offering a place for reflection and knowledge. The controversial past of brigandage, often overlooked or stigmatised, is brought ...

Lo Straccio: A Neighbourhood of History and Legends At the foot of the Medieval Castle, along the route of the Via Appia, lies one of Itri’s oldest neighbourhoods: Lo Straccio. This settlement, born as a vital stop for travellers passing through the town, tells a story rich in charm and ...

Gioacchino Murat Fountain: Between History and Symbolism In the heart of the lower part of Itri, in Largo A. Diaz, stands the Gioacchino Murat Fountain, a monument steeped in history and ideals. Built in 1810 during the reign of Gioacchino Murat, King of Naples, the fountain lies along the ancient ...