Ladispoli, Coastal commune in Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Ladispoli is a commune on the Tyrrhenian coast within the Metropolitan City of Rome, sitting at about 2 meters above sea level. Sandy beaches, pine trees, and Mediterranean plants shape the townscape between the sea and the flat hinterland.
Ladislao Odescalchi founded the settlement in 1888 on land that had been known since antiquity for the port of Alsium. The planned development gradually grew into a residential community with rail connections to Rome.
This coastal settlement takes its name from Ladislao Odescalchi, who founded it in the late 19th century. On warm evenings, families and friends fill the waterfront promenades, watching the sea and gathering at cafés and ice cream parlors.
The railway station offers regular connections to Rome, allowing a journey of around 35 minutes to reach the capital. Beaches are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle, with both free and managed sections available.
During the 1980s, thousands of Soviet Jewish emigrants stayed here temporarily while waiting for visas to Western countries. The commune set up housing and support structures to help the travelers during their stay.
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