Terracina Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Catch A Ferry To Ponza and the Pontine Islands

Catch A Ferry To Ponza and the Pontine Islands, Terracina

 NonnaLou Says:  An Interesting Day Trip from TerracinaFerry Information:SNAP ferry - Ticket office in Terracina: tel 0773 790055 "Carloforte" SNAP ferry www.snapnavigazione.it Time required: about 2h 15min - All the year- Ticket office in Terracina: phone +39 0773 790055 - fax +39 0773... 

The Cathedral of SS. Pietro e Cesareo (Duomo)

The Cathedral of SS. Pietro e Cesareo (Duomo), Terracina

 Nina.M. Says:  The Cathedral of SS. Pietro e Cesareo (Duomo) is ensconced within a temple of Rome and Augustus, part of the side wall of which, with engaged columns, is still visible. The holy edifice was consecrated in 1074, and renovated in the 12th and 18th centuries. The Cosmatesque... 

Temple of Jupiter

Temple of Jupiter, Terracina

 Nina.M. Says:  The temple, or Roman sanctuary, above Terracina dates back to the fourth century BC, though much of the development belongs to the first and second centuries BC. The complex is large and spectacularly-situated, dominating the shoreline and sea. The sanctuary has long been... 

The beach

The beach, Terracina

 Herb84 Says:  It is a must to see the beach and promenade! 

Hotels  

Hotel Torino

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Restaurants  

Terracina A Tavola: Local Restaurants & Cuisine

Terracina A Tavola: Local Restaurants & Cuisine, Terracina

 NonnaLou Says:  Check out this website:www.terracinaatavola.it/italiano/home_italianoing.htmfor information on local restaurants and local cuisine. 

VESUVIO: Here fish is very good!

VESUVIO: Here fish is very good!, Terracina

 circeo Says:  It's a little restaurant but dishes of fish are very good!!! fish 

Be aware of getting ripped off

Be aware of getting ripped off, Terracina

 prasadp77 Says:  There is one pretty "good" restaurant almost at the end of the city. Our guide recommended us that restaurant for one of our mates b'day dinner.First of all, hardly anyone in the restaurant understood english, somehow we managed to give our order. The menu wasn't clear... 

Nightlife  

Party goers

Party goers, Terracina

 prasadp77 Says:  As far as nightlife in Terracina is conerned, being tourist place, most of the places charge pretty good sum to let you in. If you don't want to cook yourself in very hot pubs, you can enjoy the live music on beach, there are 3 places where they play music, pretty good, no... 

Transportation  

Local Bus Services

Local Bus Services, Terracina

 NonnaLou Says:  The main bus station is in Piazza 25 Aprile, below the old town. From here, Cotral services run to other towns in the Province of Latina. Website: www.cotralspa.it. Smaller orange town buses run from Piazza 25 Aprile and Piazzale Marconi. 

Bus Terminal in Terracina

Bus Terminal in Terracina, Terracina

 unravelau Says:  This photo was taken from half way up the mountain on the way to the main piazza, the Ancient Roman Forum, the Appian Way and the Duomo of Terracina. The photo shows the bus terminal cafe and rest room...........it only looks small here but when we were waiting for our bus... 

Shopping  

Find Bargains At The Weekly Market

Find Bargains At The Weekly Market, Terracina

 NonnaLou Says:  General weekly Market - every Thursday. Shoes, bags, clothes - everything really !!! Very reasonable prices. 

EOS di ALessandro Alla: Pottery in Lazio

EOS di ALessandro Alla: Pottery in Lazio, Terracina

 kwasi Says:  In that small shop you find maritim pottery: small familes of fishes, or octopussies. If you are looking for nice plates, you will find it here. For the smallest fishes I had paid 3 Euro in 2006 

wise shopping

wise shopping, Terracina

 prasadp77 Says:  Being tourist place, almost all shops have "good" price tags.If you happened to stay over weekend, then there is roadside market by localites (I guess), you can shop pretty good things (not as good as branded though) for very less price.I walked in that market with the... 

Tourist Traps  

Signposting is helpful? Roadmaps rare!

Signposting is helpful?  Roadmaps rare!, Terracina

 unravelau Says:  Signposting around Terracina is not terribly informative. Every time that I saw a sign for via Anxur..........the arrows were always in two directions but not explaining where either direction would take you. So another case of asking the locals or seeking a map. Of course... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Terracina in October

Terracina in October, Terracina

 danko1 Says:  We was in Terracina in october 2006. What a wonderful experience. The weather was fine and the temperature more than 25 degrees all sunny days. The beach and the sea was so warm and the air, clean and fresh. Dont' forget to visit an incredible church named "Chiesa del... 

The Duomo of Terracina

The Duomo of Terracina, Terracina

 unravelau Says:

While walking the HILL to Tempio di Giove.

While walking the HILL to Tempio di Giove., Terracina

 unravelau Says:  We stopped to have a rest and I thought that I was hallucinating...(very, very hot and wishing that I wasn't there)...We had a debate about this supposed township ......... I remember saying it looks really quiet, before I finally realised that it was Terracina Cemetery. 

Continuing along this road you come to the Piazza.

Continuing along this road you come to the Piazza., Terracina

 unravelau Says:  The Duomo is central to this picture and the first thing you see upon entering the piazza. There are a couple of bars with outdoor seating and to the left an Art Gallery. 

Favorites  

Feast Days

Feast Days, Terracina

 NonnaLou Says:  The Festival of the Sea, the 3rd Saturday in July A statue of the Virgin Mary "Madonna" is placed in a fishing boat, and followed out to sea by a flotilla of boats, decorated with shells, flowers and lights. The procession sails from Terracina port to Circeo. On their... 

Breathtaking scene from Tempio di Giove, Terracina

Breathtaking scene from Tempio di Giove, Terracina, Terracina

 unravelau Says:  Definitely travel to the Temple, experience the atmosphere and photograph the scenery...........if its a clear day you will get magnificent pictures. Its a place of wonder really. How could the Romans have built the Appian way here when they had to split the... 

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 ago. But even to-day it is quite awe inspiring to see the Tempio di Giove from sea level ........and of course from up close and personal too. 

 

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Q:  hey i have got a job offer in terracina to work as a nanny in a few weeks time and i know nothing about this place. can anyone... 

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A: hello! i heard terracina is a great place. right next to the beach and a train ride away from rome. if youre into history then you'll find plenty of it there. friends... 

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Amazing Terracina

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 The Tempio di Giove, Terracina is an amazing place. I don't know much about architecture but this line of umpteen dooways really impressed me. This is a popular shot, similar to many postcards that I... 

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Terracina

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 Terracina is a comune and episcopal see of the province of Latina - (until 1934 of the province of Rome), Italy, 76 km SE of Rome by rail (56 km by the Via Appia). Terracina occupied a position of... 

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TERRACINA

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Terracina. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 5 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Terracina, South Lazio

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  Terracina is a colourful seaside resort on the Riviera Di Ullise, with plenty of character and history. It is situated at the edge of the Ausoni Mountains, which tumble down to the... 

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Terracina - Beachside small town

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 Terracina is small town, 2 hours on train from Rome. When I first decided to visit this place, I had hard time to find travel route so putting that info here. If you are in Rome, you can take Napoli... 

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