Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse
Italy
These attractions are part of the natural marine reserve that is part of the "Riviera di Ulisse" Regional Park
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Par-co Re-jo-na-le Ri-vie-ra di U-lis-se, a protected coastal area that stretches across the southern tip of the Lazio region, in the Province of Latina. This park is named after the mythical hero Odysseus—known as…
Listen in the app2Villa Mamurra: Engineering the Roman Coast
In the Formia sector of the park, we find the remains of the Villa Mamurra, an extraordinary archaeological site recently opened to the public after extensive restoration. Mamurra was no ordinary Roman; he was the 'Prae-fec-tus…
Listen in the app3The Culinary Heritage: Honey and Olives
The Riviera of Ulysses is as much a feast for the palate as it is for the eyes. Within the park, traditional agriculture is not only preserved but celebrated. …
Listen in the app4Sperlonga and the Villa of Tiberius
As we move to the white-washed village of Sperlonga, we encounter one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century: the Villa of the Emperor Tiberius. Built in the early first century AD, this maritime…
Listen in the app5Cinema on the Riviera: Neorealism and Stars
The dramatic beauty of the Riviera of Ulysses has long been a 'love story' for Italian cinema. For over a century, these landscapes have served as backdrops for some of the most iconic films in history. …
Listen in the app6Gaeta and the Tradition of the Tiella
The town of Gaeta, a historic maritime republic, offers a unique culinary specialty that reflects the life of its sailors and farmers: the Tie-lla di Gae-ta. This is a savory double-crusted pie, originally created as a durable…
Listen in the app7Environmental Stewardship: Protecting the Blue
The beauty of the Riviera of Ulysses is not maintained by accident; it is the result of dedicated environmental efforts. The park is a leader in marine protection, particularly through its projects to combat plastic pollution. …
Listen in the app8Mount Orlando and the Split Mountain
No exploration of the Gaeta sector is complete without visiting Mount Orlando and the legendary 'Mon-ta-gna Spac-ca-ta,' or Split Mountain. This promontory is a natural fortress, featuring sheer cliffs that drop over eighty…
Listen in the app9Ancient History and the Neanderthals
While the Greek and Roman history of the park is prominent, its deepest roots go back to the dawn of humanity. The Riviera of Ulysses is home to some of the most important Neanderthal remains in Italy. …
Listen in the app10Closing
Our journey through the Par-co Re-jo-na-le Ri-vie-ra di U-lis-se concludes, yet the stories of this land will undoubtedly linger in your mind. We have traversed a landscape where the boundary between myth and reality is…
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What is Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse?
Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse is a place in Italy with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.2120, 13.5763 |
| Last updated |