Formia
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Formia is a city in the province of Latina, on the Mediterranean coast of Lazio (Italy). It is located halfway between Rome and Naples, and lies on the Roman-era Appian Way.
History
Formia was founded by ancient Romans. Cicero was assassinated on the Appian Way outside the town, and his tomb remains a minor tourist destination. The city was also the seat of St. Erasmus's martyrdom, by being disemboweled around 303 AD, during the persecutions of Diocletian.Main sights
The main avenue is via Vitruvio, 10-12 blocks packed with small boutiques and gelaterias (ice-cream parlors). There are a few nice beaches next to Formia. Terracina, Gaeta, and Sperlonga are three towns next to Formia that have nice beaches.
Formia itself is not really a beach town, but more of a transportation hub. The Rome-Naples rail line passes through Formia, and visitors and residents travel by bus to Gaeta, Minturno, Spigno and other local towns. Ferries carry tourists to Ponza, Ischia and other destinations that require travel by sea.
| Aprilia | Bassiano | Campodimele | Castelforte | Cisterna di Latina | Cori | Fondi | Formia | Gaeta | Itri | Latina | Lenola | Maenza | Minturno | Monte San Biagio | Norma | Pontinia | Ponza | Priverno | Prossedi | Rocca Massima | Roccagorga | Roccasecca dei Volsci | Sabaudia | San Felice Circeo | Santi Cosma e Damiano | Sermoneta | Sezze | Sonnino | Sperlonga | Spigno Saturnia | Terracina | Ventotene |
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