Minturno

Minturno is a commune in the Province of Latina in southern Lazio, stretching along the northern bank of the Garigliano River. The municipality combines river landscapes with rural and residential areas spread across the territory.

The place began as a Roman harbor city called Minturnae about 2300 years ago and grew into an important trading center. Later it was rebuilt as a fortified settlement that shaped the region for centuries to come.

The town grew from an ancient port city, and this maritime heritage shapes how locals relate to their surroundings today. In the local celebrations and markets, you notice a connection to the river's history and the landscape.

The town sits between Rome and Naples and is easily reached by regional transport connections. Visitors can access the river landscape and rural walking routes that cross through the area.

A remarkable iron bridge from the 1800s spans the Garigliano and shows early engineering skill from a time when such structures were still rare. The bridge remains notable for technology history and shapes the visual character of the river landscape.

Location: Province of Latina

Capital city: Minturno

Elevation above the sea: 141 m

Shares border with: Coreno Ausonio, Formia, Sessa Aurunca, Spigno Saturnia, Santi Cosma e Damiano

Website: https://comune.minturno.lt.it

GPS coordinates: 41.26667,13.75000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:22