Where is Gaeta located?
Gaeta is a coastal town and one of the most popular resorts on the Riviera di Ulisse, located in the Lazio region, which is part of the Latina province. This Italian resort is situated on the coast of the Gaeta Gulf of the Tyrrhenian Sea, 70 km from Naples and 110 km from Rome. The "Riviera di Ulisse," as this area is also known, includes Gaeta as well as Latina, Sabaudia, Circeo, San Felice, Terracina, Fondi, Sperlonga, Formia, and Minturno/Scauri.
The small rocky cape that houses the town of Gaeta spans several square kilometers. The population of Gaeta is around 20,000 people, which is quite impressive for such a resort town.
The national currency is the euro (EUR).
History of Gaeta
The coastline of Italy is closely linked to ancient myths and mysterious stories. According to legend, Gaeta was founded by the Trojan hero Aeneas, who buried his nursemaid Gaeta here. Later, Antonius Pius established a harbor in this place and actively developed it. Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, the city remained under the control of Constantinople, but in the 7th century, it adopted a republican system.
In the year 951, control of the city fell into the hands of dukes who recognized the authority of the Pope and considered him their sovereign. Gaeta experienced devastation and raids by enemies before becoming part of the Kingdom of Sicily in 1140. The Norman rulers, who dominated the region, invested money in the city's revival and built many palaces, temples, and residential houses.
In the 15th century, the heirs to the Neapolitan throne fiercely fought for control of the city. Until 1861, Gaeta was under the rule of the Austrians, Spaniards, and French until it became part of the unified Kingdom of Italy. In the 20th century, the city became a well-known resort with developed infrastructure.
