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Monte Orlando and Mausoleo Munazio Planco Itinerary in Gaeta

Discover the Mausoleo di Lucio Munazio Planco in Gaeta with this 5-stop historical itinerary on Monte Orlando, combining Roman and Bourbon nature and history.

Ambiance Gaeta al Tramonto
📍 Gaeta Lazio 5 stops ⏱️ 2h 55min ☀️ Sunny 27°C

The Route

5 stops
Welcome to Monte Orlando! This green promontory is a treasure trove of biodiversity and ancient history. Today we will walk in the footsteps of the Roman general Lucio Munazio Planco and the Bourbon soldiers, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Gulf.
Good to know: From May 18 to June 22, the sacred path of nearby Montagna Spaccata is closed, but the entire Monte Orlando promontory, the Mausoleo, and its historical trails remain fully accessible!
Mausoleo di Lucio Munazio Planco Stop 1

Mausoleo di Lucio Munazio Planco

The Mausoleum of Lucius Munazio Planco, built in the first century B.C., is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Latium. Built in honor of the Roman consul and general, it stands on top of Mount Orlando and dominates the gulf with a breathtaking panorama. The circular structure, with a...

🕒 24H 💶 Free admission
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Did you know that Lucio Munazio Planco was the one who proposed to the Senate bestowing the title of 'Augustus' on Octavian? He was a true key figure of imperial Rome and chose Gaeta for eternity!

🚶 45m on foot there's Ulysses Riviera Regional Park (Mount Orlando)
Ulysses Riviera Regional Park (Mount Orlando) Stop 2

Ulysses Riviera Regional Park (Mount Orlando)

The Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park, established to protect Gaeta's biodiversity and historical heritage, includes the Monte Orlando nature area. Here you will find scenic trails, observation points overlooking the sea and ancient Bourbon fortifications. The park is perfect for walking, hiking and relaxing moments in nature, offering a unique...

🕒 24H 💶 Free
🚶 592m on foot there's Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix
Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix Stop 3

Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix

The Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix is one of the most evocative and mystically charged places in the whole of Gaeta. Located within the complex of the Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity (Montagna Spaccata), the chapel has the extraordinary peculiarity of having been built on top of a huge...

🕒 09:00-12:00 / 14:00-16:45 💶 Not available
🚶 344m on foot there's Polveriera Ferdinando (Museo Naturalistico)
Polveriera Ferdinando (Museo Naturalistico) Stop 4

Polveriera Ferdinando (Museo Naturalistico)

Edificata tra il 1764 e il 1765, la polveriera "Real Ferdinando" è oggi sede del Museo Naturalistico. È uno dei pilastri delle fortificazioni di Monte Orlando e offre un percorso che unisce la storia militare borbonica alla biodiversità del parco.

🕒 Closed 💶 Non disponibile
🚶 124m on foot there's Polveriera Trabacco
Polveriera Trabacco Stop 5

Polveriera Trabacco

Questa struttura rappresenta un'importante testimonianza del complesso sistema di fortificazioni militari di Gaeta risalenti ai periodi aragonese e borbonico. Faceva parte del trittico di polveriere della piazzaforte insieme alla "Carolina" e alla "Ferdinando", ed era originariamente utilizzata per la custodia della polvere da sparo.

🕒 Closed 💶 Gratuito
A memorable walk combining the grandeur of the Roman Empire with the pristine nature of the Park. Wishing you a wonderful exploration!
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