Sperlonga is an ancient village of rare beauty.
It is in fact among the thirty most beautiful villages in Italy. It will enchant you with the maze of white lanes and its glimpses on the sea.
The central point is the Piazzetta where you can enjoy its magical atmosphere while sipping a drink.
The National Museum of the Villa of Tiberius worth a visit
Sperlonga Archeological Museum annexed to the Villa was built in the early 60th’s to preserve the precious sculptural pieces found during the excavation since 1957.
The finest pieces of the collection are the famous Ulisse head and the spectacular hellenistic marble groups representing some Odyssey passages, SCYLLA group (Scilla assault on the hero’s ship), POLIFEMO group (Polifemo blinding), Palladio and Ganymede.The works were realized by famous Rhodes artists who are also the Lacoonte sculptors.
The Villa was built by Emperor Tiberius (1st century AD) to relax himself together with his court and enjoy some rest far from Rome.
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Via Flacca, km 16.300 Sperlonga
tel.: (+39) 0771 548028
Visiting hours: 8.30-19.30
Closing: January 1st, May 1st, December 25th
Full ticket € 5.00 – reduced € 2,50
