Sperlonga

Whether it’s the ruins of the ancient Villa of Tiberius, Emperor of Rome, or the soft sands and crystal clear water, Sperlonga Italy is a must see! The summer villa of a Roman Emperor is the perfect spot to enjoy a day at the beach! The second Roman Emperor, Tiberius, lived 2,000 years ago, and he was a man of refined tastes. His massive villa in Sperlonga, Italy, housed some of his famous Greek statue collection in a natural gallery: a grotto that opens onto a beautiful stretch of soft, sandy coastline, framed by cliffs and grassy mountains. Nowadays, the beautiful beach gets more attention than Tiberius’ villa and grotto, but you really must visit both! Emperor Tiberius was the successor to Caesar Augustus – the first Emperor of Rome. Tiberius reigned from 14 AD – 37 AD. He was not a willing ruler. Infact, he tired of his role in politics, but when he died the empire was in great financial condition due to Tiberius’ wise spending. In his later years he spent much time in the region of Campania and at his villa in Sperlonga, but when he tired of Rome, he lived out the rest of his life on the island of Capri. Take the time to enjoy the streets of Sperlonga. The streets, with their cafes and shops, are idyllic with wedding bells playing as you chose a restaurant for lunch. You can easily walk the street for hours, visiting the shops and admiring the architecture of this old city on a hill. You can also walk to Torre Truglia. Admire it from afar or walk down and tour the inside. Make sure to bring your camera – the views are incredible! #city #cityoverlook #citytopics #cityvacation #cityneversleeps #village #architecture #tripinspired #tripaway #europeanarchitecture #bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders