Things to do in Formia Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Castellone di Formia dates back to the fourteenth century and was built at the behest of Onorato I Caetani. It turns out to be the only surviving tower of the twelve towers that formed the city walls. The property has a height of twenty-four meters, has an octagonal plan and has several slots and windows.

The National Archaeological Museum of Formia is located in the elegant historic center of the village. It houses statues and archaeological finds for a long time exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Naples. The main hall of the Museum shows the visitor a composition of amphorae and remains of shells from ancient age. In the same room there are statues dating from the first to the second century AD depicting the virility of the heroes, while in the second room, two acephalous female statues are observed.

Villa Rubino was built during the eighteenth century at the behest of the Prince of Caposel. It incorporates the remains of the villa of Cicero that present vaults decorated with stucco and Pompeian paintings. The main and minor nymphaeum is recognizable from the original structure, consisting of a fountain inserted in the foundations of the building dating back to the second century BC.

The Tower of Mola was built during the thirteenth century at the behest of Charles II of Anjou to reinforce the ancient Castle of Mola. The Tower presents mosaics from Roman times and perhaps belonging to the Villa of Mamurra. The structure has a cylindrical shape with crowning with bows and rectangular openings.