Anzio
Discovering Anzio
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about Anzio, a beautiful Italian town located in the metropolitan city of Rome Capital, in Lazio. With its almost 60,000 inhabitants, Anzio is a very popular seaside resort both for tourists and for Romans themselves, especially in summer.
Physical geography
Anzio sits on a promontory overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The territory is flat, with few hills rising above 80 meters above sea level. Among the waterways in the area, the most important are Fosso di Sant'Anastastio, Fosso di Cavallo Morto and Fosso Caldara Fignarola.
Anzio's climate is typically Mediterranean, with very hot and sunny summer days, while in winter the climate is mild.
History
The city of Anzio has a very ancient history. Once, the area where it stands was the capital of the Volsci, a population that resisted the Roman Republic for a long time. Over the centuries, there were numerous battles between the Volsci and the Romans, who ruled the region for centuries. The city of Anzio was later conquered by the Romans and became an important city of the Empire.
In Roman times, the city also hosted important figures such as Cicero, who took refuge there after being exiled.
Sea and nature
In addition to its long history, Anzio is also famous for its beautiful beaches and the Villa Borghese Provincial Nature Reserve. The Reserve, located on a hill overlooking the sea, is a real green lung with a breathtaking view. You can admire olive and palm trees, as well as trails for hiking or biking.
Anzio's beaches are beautiful and very wide, and offer the opportunity to practice water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, canoeing and paddleboarding.
What to see in Anzio
Anzio offers numerous tourist attractions, such as the marina with its many restaurants and bars, the Roman Theater, the Cathedral of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Anzio Landing Museum of 1944, dedicated to World War II.
Cuisine
Anzio's cuisine is simple and genuine, based mainly on local products, such as fresh Mediterranean fish. One of the typical dishes is the paranza fry, which is a fry of small fish, to be enjoyed with a fresh Italian beer.
Conclusions
In short, Anzio is a city that offers a lot both from a historical and naturalistic point of view. If you are on vacation in Rome, I highly recommend making a trip to Anzio to enjoy its crystal-clear sea and millenary history.
