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

The Antiquarium of Minturno is set up in the place below the cavea of the Roman Theatre and preserves epigraphs, acefal statues and artifacts from ancient times found in Minturnae, Castelforte and in the urban center of Scauri .

The Bridge is located in the ford of the Garigliano River, near the ruins of the ancient Roman city Minturnae. Designed by Luigi Jura and made by the will of Ferdinand II between 1828 and 1832, it was considered “a miracle of engineering”. The bridge was awarded Meraviglia Italiana in 2012 by the National Youth Forum.

It was built around 1300 at the behest of the Minutilli family, in Gothic style. It underwent several renovations over the centuries due to the damage caused, first by the Turks in 1552, then by the Franco-Polish troops in 1799 and the fire of 1888 and also since the last World War. In 1930, after the demolition of the Baroque altars, the “Madonna with the Child” and “The Crucifixion” came to light by Giotto or one of his students, while traveling from Naples (1333).

The Square Tower was built around the 16th century with the function of controlling and spotting the enemy ships that wanted to go into the hinterland. The story tells that in 1552 the pirate Dragut landed on the beach of Scauri with a fleet of 200 galleys. Later the Tower was used with the customs function.

The Castle is also called the Baronial Castle. We know it had already been built in 590 AD when the city was rebuilt. The fact that it has various denominations depends on the different owners who have succeeded each other over the centuries. The last owners were from 1693 to 1948 the Caracciolo-Carafa. It is currently well preserved and is open to tourists.