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NonnaLou Says: Easy Day Trips from Itri include:RomeNaplesAnzio and NettunoSabaudiaSan Felice CirceoSermonetta and the Gardens of NinfaPriverno and the Abbey of Fossanova FondiLenola and PastenaMinturnoMontecassino / AtinaCaserta For more detailed information about Itri and these...
Its Easy To Get To Rome or Naples
NonnaLou Says: ITRI is within easy travelling distance of the cities of Rome and Naples (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius). ...............................................................For more detailed information about Itri:please read my Itri Travelogues & My Homepage at Virtual...
Visit the Historic Castle of Itri
NonnaLou Says: Visit Itri Castle which dates back to the 9th Century. It is strategically positioned high on a hill, providing a commanding view of the surrounding area. The round tower was given the name of the “Alligator Tower”, as it is said that it contained a pool, which was the home...
Visit the "Museo del Brigantaggio"
NonnaLou Says: Visit the "Museo del Brigantaggio" and learn about the legendary bandit - Fra Diavolo. He was a notoriously, audacious outlaw, with unrivalled knowledge of the local terrain, and he acquired a certain romantic popularity. He led a bloodthirsty gang of bandits which preyed...
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Restaurant and Pizzeria
Situated looking down over the town of Itri, with lovely views.
Excellent friendly service, family run. Children welcome.
Reasonably priced.
Comes well recommended by the locals. Very popular in the summer months.
For more information on restaurants in Itri please feel free to contact me:
nonnalou_i@yahoo.com
Favorite Dish: Fish dishes
Pizzas
Updated Sep 15, 2008
Address: Via Mezzabrino, Itri
Phone: 0771729698
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Itri , is situated approximately halfway between Rome and Naples.
There are regular flights to Rome airports,
( Ciampino and Fiumicino ) and to Naples ( Capodichino ).
Most budget carriers tend to fly to Rome Ciampino.
Many visitors to Itri have found this very convenient as it is a smaller airport than Fiumicino and to the South of the city.
If you wish to hire a car for the duration of your stay, discounted car hire is offered by most airlines, via the internet or available from the airport. We have used www.expedia.co.uk in the past, and were happy with their service.
If you decide to pick up a hire car at the airport, we can provide you with easy to follow directions. The journey to Itri is pretty straightforward.
Alternatively you can hire a car locally.
We would recommend a company called
SIXT ,
we found them to be reasonably priced and good. They have an office in Gaeta.
Address: Piazza Villa delle Sirene, 04024 Gaeta, (LT) Lazio
Tel: 0771 741636 Fax: 0771 451359 SIXT website: www.sixt.it
The man there "Mauro Picano" speaks English, which is also helpful.
There are however good public transport links from Ciampino / Fiumicino to Itri, via Rome Termini Train Station.
We recommend Terravision for transport to and from Rome airports and Central Rome and Temini Train Station -
Their Website is: www.terravision.it
This site gives timetables for trains. www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
Look for trains from Rome Termini to Formia or Fondi , only slower trains stop at Itri Station . Trains run regularly and tickets are very reasonably priced.
From Itri it is easy to travel by train to Rome or Naples.
The local bus services are good and run frequently.
For more local information feel free to contact us at NonnaLou@vtmail.com
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Updated Feb 21, 2007
NonnaLou Says: Itri OlivesAlthough the Itrana olives are mainly cultivated in the Itri area, they are more commonly marketed abroad, mainly to America, as “Olive di Gaeta”. They have a distinctive bitter flavour, with a hint of wine vinegar.Top chefs recommend that recipes such as...
NonnaLou Says: A superior quality oil, with an good flavour, and fruity and slightly peppery after tasteDerived solely from the Itrana variety of olives, exceptionally low in acidity, in fact far below the1% international standard.
Visit Fondi Market - Sunday Mornings
NonnaLou Says: Huge market every Sunday in nearby town of Fondi. Note - the market has recently (April 2007) changed its location - see below. A whole range of items - look out for shoes, handbags, fashionable clothes, textiles. Lots of bargains to be found.
Visit Itri Market - Friday Mornings
NonnaLou Says: There is a good general market held each Friday morning in Itri, in Via Giacomo Matteotti and Via Don Morosini. Local fresh produce.Shoes, handbags, jewellery, clothes You will find lots of fantastic bargains.
19th of March St Joseph's Bonfires
NonnaLou Says: The 19th of March is the feast of San Giuseppe, St Joseph, the patron saint of Carpenters, and is also celebrated as Father’s Day in Italy. Originally this was a pagan festival, full of mystic symbolism of purification. It celebrates the end of winter and welcomes the long...
Feast of La Madonna della Civita - July 21st
NonnaLou Says: La Madonna della Civita, the “Madonna of the Old City” is the patron of Itri, whose annual feast day falls on July 21st. People from all over southern Lazio come to make a sacred pilgrimage to the Sanctuary near Itri, and in Itri there is a week of local festivities.For...
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: A hat to keep the sun off your head and sunglasses.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: High Factor Sun Cream is recommended during summer months.
Anti Mosquito spray.
Miscellaneous: Tea Bags - If you are British !!!
Its hard to buy decent tea bags here - they make a very weak, watery cuppa !!!
Updated May 11, 2007
Website: http://trecancelle.shapcott-family.com
NonnaLou Says: Just outside of Itri there is a verdant plateau called Campello. At one time this was inhabited but has long since been abandoned, remains of the buildings can still be seen.During the month of August many of the locals gather up at Campello and set up a huge campsite.Here...
Bird Watchers and Nature Lovers Paradise
NonnaLou Says: Itri is part of a protected Natural Reserve, the "Parco Naturale dei Monti Aurunci", which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. This tranquil area is rich in nature, and is perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers.There are about 121 bird species, of which 80...
NonnaLou Says: The area surrounding Itri is a Natural Reserve, known as the "Parco Naturale dei Monti Aurunci", which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The wonderful mountain terrain is ideal for hiking and trekking.For more information please feel free to contact...
Venture A Little Further Inland to Campodimele
NonnaLou Says: Venture a little further inland, where there are fertile, verdant valleys dotted with traditional farmhouses. The picturesque, medieval village of Campodimele is perched high on a hilltop and is encircled by formidable, walls, cylindrical turrets, and ancient houses that...
Follow the Wildlife Path and Butterfly Garden
NonnaLou Says: Visit the Nature Park and Butterfly Garden in the Aurunci National Park Centre.This is situated just outside of Itri. Here you can learn more about the local wildlife. The Centre also has a Plant Nursery which propagates local natural plants and has a Wood and Craft...
The rocky coastline and formidable limestone cliffs near Sperlonga are extremely popular with Rock Climbers, particularly those passionate about the sport of FREE CLIMBING.
Equipment: Free Climbers use no artificial aids to make upwards progress.
Written Dec 31, 2007
Favorite thing: Itri is a great place to get away from the crowds and hubbub of the local seaside resorts, but is still near enough to be able to take advantage of the beautiful nearby golden sandy beaches at Sperlonga and along the Rivierra D'Ullise.
It has the best of both worlds:
Peace, Countryside, Mountain Scenery, Sun, Sea and Sand.
We love it here !!! We liked it so much that we moved to live here !!! .
For more information about Itri feel free to contact us:
ph.shapcott@btinternet.com
http://trecancelle.shapcott-family.com
Fondest memory: The people are warm and friendly.
The scenery is spectacular.
The food is just delicious.
There is so much to see and do in this largely undiscovered area of Italy.
Written May 11, 2007
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