Sign in with Facebook"Gaeta & The Love of my Life" Top 5 Page for this destination Gaeta by dietzdrummer
Gaeta Travel Guide: 116 reviews and 331 photos
Gaeta is located between Rome and Naples, and has been a favorite seaside resort since the ancient Roman era. During the middle ages Gaeta became a fortified city. Naturally fortified because of the way the land juts out into the sea, and drops with steep cliffs, additional walls were built with towers to complete its fortifications. Remains of the old wall can still be seen.
Gaeta has seen many wars and battles In 844 the city fell to Arabs. In the 11th century to Normans. In 1707 it was stormed,by a 3 month siege by Austrians. Sieged by the French and taken in 1799. In 1860 is was the stand of Francis II against the forces of United Italy. The city was heavily damaged during World War II ,but has been rebuilt.
Since 1967 the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet flagship has called Gaeta home. In the early 1970's I was stationed on the U.S Springfield CLG-7, which was flagship at the time. It was in Gaeta, 33 years ago, that I met my wife to be. An American girl from Texas who just happened to be there, and loved going for rides on my M.V. Agusta. This year we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and made our pilgrimage back to Gaeta.
Reviews (6)
"Old Gaeta"
Things to Do
(6)
The "Old" section of Gaeta is a medieval urban development which was built upon the foundations laid during the Roman... more travel advice
The Church of San Francesco
Things to Do
(6)
The church is Neo-gothic in style and built in the form of a Latin cross as many of the old Roman churches were. The... more travel advice
Mary & Jesus
Things to Do
(6)
A beautiful statue of Mary & Jesus stands at the top of Mt. Orlando. An excellant overview of the entire area from this... more travel advice
Old military fortifications
Things to Do
(6)
Upon reaching the top of Mt. Orlando, but slightly below the mausoleum is a series of tunnels, stairs, and old gun... more travel advice
dietzdrummer's Related Pages
Gaeta Travel Guide
Member Travel Pages
- "Gaeta--Hidden Jewel Between Rome & Naples"
- "Gaeta and two Mausoleums"
- "Gaeta, the Italian beach resort"
- "Gaeta & The Love of my Life"
- "SUMMER TIME IN GAETA"
- "Gaeta in South Lazio"
- "Gaeta"
- See All...
Explore the World
Badges & Stats in Gaeta
- 6 Reviews
- 15 Photos
- 0 Forum posts
- 7 Comments
- 4,436PageViews
- See All Stats
- See All Badges (3)
Have you been to Gaeta?
Share Your TravelsLatest Activity in Gaeta
- Posted in Travel Playa del Carmen Forum "Cinco de Mayo"
- updated a Gaeta Travelogue "Churches of Gaeta"
- Uploaded a Photo to "Churches of Gaeta"
- Wrote a Review "Old Gaeta" in Gaeta Things to Do
Top 5 Pages
-
Playa del Carmen
Intro, 9 reviews, 36 photos, 3 travelogues
-
Munich
Intro, 10 reviews, 25 photos, 3 travelogues
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Gaeta
Intro, 6 reviews, 15 photos, 1 travelogue
-
Tulum
Intro, 9 photos, 1 travelogue
-
Cleveland
Intro, 2 photos
Latest Gaeta hotel reviews
- Gajeta
- 32 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Mar 8, 2013 - Hotel Serapo
- 26 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Oct 30, 2012 - Grand Hotel Le Rocce
- 10 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jun 9, 2013 - Il Quartuccio
- 41 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 14, 2013 - MilleQuattrocento Bed and Breakfast
- 18 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2013
Comments (7)
Great picture, my husband was on the Springfield in 1972 and I lived there with him . We have gone back several times, latest for a month in June 09. It is still beautiful and has changed little. We hope to go back again in 2011.
I was stationed aboard the USS Puget Sound from 1983-1985 in Gaeta. Your page brings back a lot of memories. I'm thinking of taking my wife there-she's never been
A great page on Gaeta, made me want to go there. Happy birthday from Finland!
How wonderful to see your Gaeta page, with stunning pictures. you had a great time here.
So wonderful page of Gaeta. I like it very much. Thanks!
A wonderful tour of "Old Gaeta" has re-emphasized why I love it so much..Mt. Orlando, Mausoleum of Lucia ..., Churches ( in your excellent travelogue), and walks in "Old Gaeta". Thanks for sharing.
Just wonderful........thank you for reminding me of one of my most favourite town on the Mediterranean Coast..........I am glad that you enjoyed your visit.