"Beautiful beaches with an American connection" Anzio by janika

Anzio Travel Guide: 0 reviews and 1 photos

At the beach in 1989

Small but fascinating town.

Anzio is probably best known for it's role in World War two. American marines landed here in 1944 to fight the Germans.
The destruction of the town suffered then was just another chapter in it's long history. Locals say that Anzio was founded by Anteo, the son of Ulysees.

The first settlement, Antium can be traced back to 1000 Before Christ. The birthplace of Nero, Anzio was an opulent town in Roman times and it was Nero himself who built the port, along with villas decorated with beautiful of art which can now be found in some of the worlds most famous museums. The great Roman empire Anzio went into decline only to grow again under Pope Innocenzo XII who, forced to take shelter from a storm in Anzio, promised to rebuild the place.

Many great villas and palaces were built there and used by successive Popes, including Villa Albani.

Anzio is a great place to get a way from it all. It is relatively affordable, yet close to Rome and easy to approach. We used to come here by bus when living in Latina. The beach is so much cleaner in Anzio than anywhere else around the Lazio coast lines.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice, quiet, affordable, clean beaches, close to Rome.
Cons:Gotta pay for staying on the nicest beaches.
In a nutshell:Don't miss Anzio when visiting Italy.

Last visit to Anzio: Jul 1989
Intro Updated Jul 28, 2003
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taigaa001 Apr 7, 2013 at 3:25 AM

Italy has a lot of great local cities with history just like those in Japan. Great introduction.
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craic Jul 28, 2009 at 4:52 AM

you are the only Anzio page on VT
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Sjalen Jul 17, 2006 at 6:49 AM

Not only American forces. My English father-in-law lost his childhood friend in front of his eyes during the battle...
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Geisha_Girl Oct 29, 2003 at 10:45 AM

Thanks for visiting my Yountville. One day I hope to *float* over Italy in a picnic basket! ;-))
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herzog63 Aug 17, 2003 at 8:51 AM

I need to brush up on my history lessons! Looks like you had a wonderful time!
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unravelau Jun 5, 2003 at 4:26 AM

Must get to Anzio this time. Thank you.