Sperlonga
Sperlonga (locally Spelonghe) is a coastal town in the province of Latina, Italy, about halfway between Rome and Naples. It is best known for the ancient Roman sea grotto discovered in the grounds of the Villa of Tiberius containing the important and spectacular Sperlonga sculptures, which are displayed in a museum on the site.
Sperlonga | |
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| Comune di Sperlonga | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Sperlonga | |
Sperlonga Location of Sperlonga in Italy Sperlonga Sperlonga (Lazio) | |
| Coordinates: 41°16′N 13°26′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Latina (LT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Armando Cusani |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2017) | |
| • Total | 3,345 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sperlongani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 04029 |
| Dialing code | 0771 |
| Patron saint | St. Leo and St. Roch |
| Saint day | September 2–5 |
| Website | Official website |
Surrounding towns include Terracina to the West, Fondi to the North, Itri to the North-East, and Gaeta to the East. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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