Yesteryear...
According to legend, Montalto di Castro was founded in the 5th century AD by the inhabitants of a coastal city who receded to a small plateau in order to defend themselves from pirate attacks. Indeed, the coasts of Lazio continued to be prone to Saracen incursions right up until the 12th century AD. Montalto di Castro is first documented as the city of Montis Alti in a papal bull issued by Pope Leo IV in 853 AD. Addressed to Virobonus, the bishop of Tuscania, the papal document confirms that ... » read more

Located on the hill which marks the centre of Gaeta, Monte Orlando Nature Reserve covers a surface area of 53 hectares and offers spectacular views over the Gulf of Gaeta (sheer cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation, migratory and sedentary birdlife) as well as the chance to explore a number of important archeological ruins (Mausoleum of L. M. Plancus, Bourbon fortifications, Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity and the Montagna Spaccata).
Monte Orlando Nature Reserve is managed by Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park Authority (Ente Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse).
Tel: +39 0771 743070; Fax: +39 0771 451415; E-mail: rivieradiulisse@parchilazio.it or info@parcorivieradiulisse.it.