San Felice Circeo, Coastal commune in Province of Latina, Italy
Description
San Felice Circeo is a coastal commune situated between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Monti Lepini mountain range. The buildings display whitewashed walls, terracotta roofing, and traditional arched windows characteristic of Mediterranean villages.
History
The settlement was known in ancient times as Circeii and appears in a 509 BC treaty between Rome and Carthage. This early historical record shows the location held strategic importance in the classical period.
Culture
The name comes from Circe, the enchantress of Greek mythology who was said to live on the mountain overlooking the coast. This ancient legend shapes how locals and visitors see the landscape today.
Practical
The commune is accessible by regular bus services and offers a range of accommodations from seaside hotels to mountain lodges. Visitors should note that streets in older neighborhoods are narrow and winding, making comfortable walking shoes advisable.
Did you know?
The Grotta Guattari within the commune contains substantial Neanderthal remains from nine individuals, making it one of Italy's most significant prehistoric sites. These discoveries reveal that the area was inhabited during the early Stone Age.
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Circeo National Park
2.6 km
Mount Circeo
4.2 km
Guattari Cave
480 m
Torre Paola
5.2 kmVilla di Domiziano al Circeo
6 km
Capo Circeo Lighthouse
2.7 km
Villa Aguet
773 m
Torre Olevola
2.6 km
Torre Cervia
2.9 km
Torre dei Templari
618 m
Torre Fico
1.3 km
Torre Vittoria
581 mRiserva naturale Rovine di Circe
5.3 km
Grotta Barbara
4.6 km
La Bussola
589 m
Spiaggia Saporetti
5.2 km
San Felice Martire
596 m
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
272 mCave of Capre
1.6 kmMostra permanente Homo sapiens e habitat
610 mComprensorio archeologico del Circeo
4.5 kmChiesa della Madonnella
704 mFortino di Cretarossa
2.7 kmCastello baronale
634 mPromontorio del Circeo (Quarto Freddo)
2.6 kmPromontorio del Circeo (Quarto Caldo)
3.6 kmScenic viewpoint
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
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