Santa Marinella - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di San Severa The Castle of Santa Severa dates back to the 11th century, and is located by the sea. In the past, in front of this structure, the ancient Etruscan port of Pyrgi was located. During the thirties, the Castle became a summer home for numerous fascist hierarchs. In the mid-sixties, the Pious Institute of Santo Spirito, at the time owner of the Castle of Santa Severa, ordered its restructuring. The works were led by Riccardo Medici and were completed in 1970.
Ladispoli - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello dei Monteroni The Castle of Monteroni or Castellaccio was built around the fourteenth century along the route of the Via Aurelia and in its area known for the ancient Etruscan mounds. Its function, during the first century of construction, was as a tavern and post office for pilgrims who traveled the route mentioned above. The denomination of Castellaccio derives from the fact that after World War II the fortress was in a poor state of preservation.
Ladispoli - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Odescalchi di Palo The Castle of Odescalchi Palo dates back to the sixteenth century and is located on a fortified site of the Middle Ages. The name is due to the presence of large “Palus” swamps in the surrounding area. After a short change of ownership during the nineteenth century, the Castle returned to the possession of the Odescalchi family. In this building, very important people like Pope Alexander VI and Francesco Orsini stayed.
Ladispoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre Flavia The Flavia Tower is one of the monuments of Roman times with a military function and therefore to defend the coast of Ladispoli. It takes its name from Cardinal Flavio Orsini who rebuilt it during the 16th century. The structure has a low base and has a staircase inside that connects the two floors illuminated by windows covered in travertine.
Ladispoli - WWF Oasis Oasi Affiliata Bosco di Palo The Bosco Affiliated Oasis was born in 1980 thanks to an approval of the area from the Odescalchi Princes to the WWF. The area is protected and includes a hygrophilous forest, an area of Mediterranean scrub and a park with different plant species. The oasis extends along the Lazio coast and inside it we can admire exotic plants, and other rare animal species.
Ladispoli - WWF Oasis Oasi WWF Torre Flavia The WWF Torre Flavia Oasis is a Natural Regional Monument and is declared by the Province of Rome as a Special Protected Area. The natural area has swamps created by the depressions of the soil that are seasonally filled with water. The change in the salinity of the water allowed plants such as salicornia, lemony and sea barley to grow freely.