What to see in Gaeta
Churches, monuments, museums and viewpoints: 56 places to visit, with opening hours and directions.
Two thousand years in two kilometres
In the medieval quarter the churches stand shoulder to shoulder, each keeping something: a fifteenth-century nativity, a crypt, a bell tower built from the stones of a Roman temple. Above them the Castle has watched the gulf for a thousand years. Beyond the walls lie Monte Orlando park, the Mausoleum of Planco and the Split Mountain. It's all here, sorted by type: pick where to start.
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Monumenti Angioino-Aragonese Castle
The castle has a long and fascinating history dating back to the 13th century, when it… Discover the place
Monumenti Bastions Charles V
Nestled in the picturesque Mount Orlando Park, the Charles V Bastions in Gaeta represent for the… Discover the place
Monumenti Batteria “La Favorita”
“La Favorita” Battery is a historic defensive post located in Gaeta. Built in Bourbon times, it… Discover the place
Rural Marian Chapels Cappella della Madonna del Colle
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Hill stands along the road leading to the hills… Discover the place
Rural Marian Chapels Cappella della Madonna di Casalarga
The Casalarga Chapel is located in the rural area of St. Augustine, among fields and olive… Discover the place
Rural Marian Chapels Cappella della Madonna di Conca
The Conca Marian Chapel is one of Gaeta’s best-known chapels, located in a scenic area close… Discover the place
Rural Marian Chapels Cappella della Madonna di Longato
The Chapel of Longato is located along the road to sant’agostino surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland. It… Discover the place
Churches Cathedral Basilica of St. Erasmus
The Cathedral Basilica of Gaeta, dedicated to St. Erasmus, is the religious heart of the city.… Discover the place
Monumenti Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix
The Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix is one of the most evocative and mystically charged… Discover the place
Monumenti Charles III Gate
Porta Carlo III, historically known as Porta dell’Avanzata, constitutes one of the main monumental gateways to… Discover the place
Monumenti Charles V Gate
The Charles V Gate represents one of the most significant testimonies to the period of Spanish… Discover the place
Churches Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo
It is one of the most frequently attended churches in the area and is a religious… Discover the place
Churches Chiesa di San Cosma Vecchio
The Church of St. Cosmas the Elder is a deeply felt place of worship in the… Discover the place
Churches Chiesa di San Domenico
The Church of San Domenico is one of the historic places in the medieval town of… Discover the place
Churches Chiesa di San Giacomo
St. James Church is located along Independence Street, one of the most popular and characteristic areas… Discover the place
Churches Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista a Mare
The Church of San Giovanni a Mare is one of the oldest in the city, built… Discover the place
Churches Chiesa di Santa Lucia (Auditorium Santa Lucia)
The Church of St. Lucy, now adapted as an auditorium, is an example of cultural reuse… Discover the place
Churches Church of Mary Most Holy of Porto Salvo
The Church of Porto Salvo is historically linked to the devotion of Gaeta’s sailors and fishermen.… Discover the place
Churches Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria
Located in the heart of Gaeta’s historic center (Gaeta Medievale) along Via San Giovanni Bosco, the… Discover the place
Churches Church of the Most Holy Annunciation
The Church of the Santissima Annunziata is a jewel of the Gaetano Renaissance and Baroque. The… Discover the place
Churches Church of the Most Holy Rosary
The Church of the Most Holy Rosary is located in Gaeta’s medieval quarter and is linked… Discover the place
Churches Church of the Most Holy Virgin of Sorrows
The Church of the Santissima Vergine Addolorata (also known simply as the Addolorata) is a striking… Discover the place
Museums City Library “Salvatore Mignano”
The Municipal Library “Salvatore Mignano” is the city’s main cultural garrison, housed on the second floor… Discover the place
Churches Convento Suore Crocifisse Adoratrici dell’Eucaristia
The convent of the Crucified Sisters Adorers of the Eucharist is located inside the Nari Palace.… Discover the place
Churches Crypt of St. Erasmus
The Crypt of St. Erasmus is one of Gaeta’s most precious artistic testimonies. Decorated with Byzantine… Discover the place
Parks and Natural Areas Devil’s Well
Il Pozzo del Diavolo a Gaeta: Un Capolavoro Naturale tra Mito e Avventura Nel cuore della… Discover the place
Monumenti Domnica Gate
Ancient access point of the Castrum of Gaeta, included in a wall that began to take… Discover the place
Monumenti Ferdinand Powder Mill (Nature Museum)
Built between 1764 and 1765, the “Real Ferdinando” powder magazine is now home to the Natural… Discover the place
Churches Former Church of St. Jude Thaddeus
Located along a narrow road from Monte Orlando to Gaeta Medievale, this small neo-Gothic church was… Discover the place
Monumenti Forno Reale
The Royal Oven is a testament to Bourbon architecture related to Gaeta’s military and civilian life.… Discover the place
Monumenti Fort Emilio Savio
Il Forte Emilio Savio: Una Sentinella Silenziosa sul Golfo di Gaeta Cari amici e curiosi esploratori… Discover the place
Monumenti French Tower
The French Keep stands in a highly panoramic position at the foot of the Angevin Castle,… Discover the place
Parks and Natural Areas Grotta del Turco (Mount Orlando)
Grotta del Turco is a natural cavity carved by sea waves in the base of Mount… Discover the place
Monumenti Mausoleo di Lucio Munazio Planco
The Mausoleum of Lucius Munazio Planco, built in the first century B.C., is one of the… Discover the place
Monumenti Mausoleo di Lucio Sempronio Atratino
The Mausoleum of Lucius Sempronius Atratinus, dating from the 1st century B.C., is a monumental Roman… Discover the place
Parks and Natural Areas Montagna Spaccata (Mount Orlando)
The Shrine of the Holy Trinity, known as Montagna Spaccata, stands on a crevice of Mount… Discover the place
Parks and Natural Areas Mount Coin
Located at an elevation of 400 meters, Monte Moneta is a top destination for hikers and… Discover the place
Museums Municipal Picture Gallery “Antonio Sapone”
The “Antonio Sapone” Municipal Art Gallery is one of Gaeta‘s most important cultural hubs, dedicated to… Discover the place
Museums Museo del Centro Storico Culturale
Located in the evocative Monumental Complex of the Santissima Annunziata, Gaeta’s Historic Cultural Center Museum is… Discover the place
Museums Museo del Mare
Located in the Palazzo della Cultura at Via Annunziata, 59, Gaeta’s Museo del Mare is a… Discover the place
Museums Museo Diocesano
The Diocesan Museum of Gaeta is housed in the historic Palazzo De Vio, one of the… Discover the place
Monumenti Palace of the Grand Guard
The Palazzo della Gran Guardia, located in Piazzale Caboto in Gaeta, is a fascinating historic building… Discover the place
Monumenti Polveriera Carolina
The Carolina Powder Magazine is a historic building constructed for the storage of gunpowder and firearms.… Discover the place
Monumenti Purple Tower
Coastal watchtower located in a dominant position on the Gaeta coastline. It was part of the… Discover the place
Parks and Natural Areas Rocky Coast (between Sperlonga and Gaeta)
The Rocky Coast between Sperlonga and Gaeta is a protected area of great landscape and environmental… Discover the place
Monumenti Santissima Annunziata Monumental Complex – Golden Chapel
Considered one of Gaeta’s most precious jewels, the Golden Chapel is a Renaissance masterpiece located inside… Discover the place
Churches Santuario di San Nilo Abate
The Sanctuary of St. Nilus Abbot is an important place of worship linked to the Benedictine… Discover the place
Monumenti Sepolcreto Marittimo
The Maritime Burial Ground is one of Gaeta’s most striking and least known sites. Dating back… Discover the place
Parks and Natural Areas Shrine of the Holy Trinity (Mount Orlando)
The Shrine of the Holy Trinity stands in a spectacular location, nestled among the rocks of… Discover the place
Monumenti St. Augustine Tower
Located on the plain of the same name, Torre Sant’Agostino is one of the best-preserved coastal… Discover the place
Monumenti Statue of St. Mary Help of Christians
The Statue of St. Mary Help of Christians towers over one of Gaeta’s most striking viewpoints,… Discover the place
Churches Tempio di San Francesco
The Temple of St. Francis dominates Gaeta from the top of a scenic promontory. Founded in… Discover the place
Monumenti Tower Scissure
Located overlooking the sea, Torre Scissure is a coastal watchtower that was a focal point of… Discover the place
Monumenti Trabacco Powder Mill
This structure represents an important vestige of Gaeta’s complex system of military fortifications dating from the… Discover the place
Parks and Natural Areas Ulysses Riviera Regional Park (Mount Orlando)
The Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park, established to protect Gaeta’s biodiversity and historical heritage, includes the… Discover the place
Monumenti Villa of Gnaeus Fonteus
On the beach of Fontania stand the remains of the Roman villa of Consul Gnaeus Fonteus… Discover the place
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