In one of the most picturesque bays of the Mediterranean Sea on the Odyssey coast is a small town with a long past and a unique architectural heritage. This Formia (or Formia), the world famous resort and once the residence of the Neapolitan kings, who, incidentally, at the time, preferred the local beaches for their inaccessibility, always a calm sea and magnificent landscapes.
But at the same time, Formia is a fairly democratic resort, where they go, first of all, to pacify, to rest from the frenzied rhythm of modern life - because this time seems to have a slow pace. And even despite the fact that it is a port city, through it there is a railway service and it is not far from Rome, it is the city of the eternal siesta where you do not need to hurry anywhere and at the same time it turns out to be successful everywhere.
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How to get here
To get to the resort or diversify your holiday, going to the neighboring cities, it is very easy. In particular, you can get to Rome by train in less than an hour and a half, and to the nearby Naples, and even closer. Daily from the port numerous ferries leave for neighboring islands, where you can spend a day in the bosom of a fantastic nature in the shade of palm groves.
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Beaches and entertainment
Of course, this place is not completely forgotten by civilization, there is a rather developed tourist infrastructure - there is a lot of entertainment on the beach, from water skiing or surfing, to snorkeling. Local bars, cafes and restaurants are always welcome, here you will be offered not only fresh sea food, but also traditional Italian delicacies - pizza with all kinds of fillings, pasta and unsurpassed sauces, as well as dishes from young beef or lamb.
But still lovers of vibrant nightlife risk being disappointed - at night in Formia you can hear only a slight sound of surf and trills of cicadas. Instead, at night you can admire the beautiful starry sky and breathe the purest air, in which the smell of the sea is felt.
Souvenirs
In memory of this picturesque city, you can bring unique beads from precious woods, made exclusively by hand, as well as beautiful dishes and pride items of Italian cuisine - colored pasta, sweet chestnuts, unique wines and cheese, as well as nuts and all kinds of spicy herbs.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Formia
The only day that is celebrated on a special scale is the City Day, then all its inhabitants are dipped into the atmosphere of universal fun and celebration. If you are still bored and the soul asks for a holiday, you can go to the neighboring Gaeta, which is ready to have fun all day long, and when you are tired - again return to this quiet corner.
But, after all, Formia has something to surprise you with - it's, after all, the former royal residence .In addition, the history of the city has its roots in the past centuries, and during this time, these lands ruled and the Romans, and the barbarians, and the Byzantines and French .This could not but leave a mark on the marvelous architecture of Formia, in which the old quarters have still survived, with the already dilapidated but still graceful buildings .Two of the oldest quarters - the sea Mola and the medieval Castellón, are distinguished by a special atmosphere, hitting here, being transferred several centuries ago, where each house, chapel or tower has its own history and keeps many secrets .
In addition, many tourists are eager to get here to visit the grave of the great Roman speaker and thinker Mark Tullius Cicero, who was killed exactly here in the first century AD.
But still the main attraction of Formia and almost her business card is a cast of cast-iron statue of Jesus Christ, which towers over the entire city and is designed to protect everyone who left the local port for distant voyages. It is so grandiose that it took only forty days to install it.