Terracina (Lazio)

Aerial view of Terracina with the Circeo promontory in the background

Temple of Jupiter

Terracina is a city of the province of Latina, in Lazio, central Italy. It is 76 kilometres (47 miles) southeast of Rome by rail and 56 kilometres (35 mi) by the Via Appia by car.

Terracina appears in ancient sources with two names: the Latin Tarracina and the Volscian Anxur. The latter is the name of Jupiter himself as a youth, and was the tutelary god of the city, venerated on the Mons Neptunius (current Monte S. Angelo), where a temple dedicated to him still exists. The modern town occupies the site of the old one. The present piazza is the ancient Roman forum, and the Roman pavement of slabs of travertine with the inscription A. AEMILIUS A. F. in letters once filled in with bronze, is well preserved.

The Festival of the Sea takes place in July and occupies an important place in Terracina's folklore, linked to the town's long fishing history.

Lazio Highlights

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Saghar Setareh on the Food That Moves Us

With celebrations of the Persian New Year underway, Saghar Setareh, author of the forthcoming Pomegranates & Artichokes: A Food Journey From Iran to Italy, spoke to a fellow Italy-transplanted writer about the fuzziness of identity, food heritage and home itself.

 

Culture
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A Rome-based writer offers insight into what it’s like to observe Islam’s holiest month — in the epicenter of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Pasta Fit for a King: Spaghetti con Rigaglie

Who knew giblets could make something this good? Though this sauce is made of oft-discarded poultry parts, it’s a refined delicacy with deep, rich flavor. 

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Carbonara di Mare: Seaside Carbonara

This re-interpretation of a Roman favorite is a sure hit for summertime.

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Roman Jewish Cherry Ricotta Pie: Crostata di Visciole e Ricotta

This delicious pie is filled with sweet fluffy ricotta, perfectly balanced with a tang of sour cherry jam.
 

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Zuppa di Fagioli e Zucca: Squash and Cannellini Bean Soup

Looking for a go-to daily soup? This nourishing bean, pumpkin and kale soup is the perfect recipe to pair with freshly-pressed extra virgin olive oil. 

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Beef “Rags” with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan (Straccetti di Manzo con Rucola e Scaglie di Parmigiano)

Fast and filling, this rustic Roman dish is perfect for a hassle-free summer dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

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