Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Fondi

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. Late in the evening...

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. I found this carved in "Nine Men's Morris" near the place, where the ruins of the Roman thermal baths were excavated.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. Fondi in the evening. In the backdrop the Chiesa di San Francesco.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. Santa Maria Assunta (aka Santa Maria in Piazza) was built by Onorato II Caetani d'Aragona, Count of Fondi, on a church attested as early as 1126. The building was completed in 1490, though it was consecrated only in 1508, following the death of Count Onorato. The church suffered extensive damage from the bombings.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. Santa Maria Assunta (aka Santa Maria in Piazza) was built by Onorato II Caetani d'Aragona, Count of Fondi, on a church attested as early as 1126. The building was completed in 1490, though it was consecrated only in 1508, following the death of Count Onorato. The church suffered extensive damage from the bombings.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. According to tradition, the Church of San Pietro was founded on a temple of Jupiter by believers who converted from paganism through evangelization around Saints Peter and Paul. Later destroyed, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1138. It was rebuilt and remodeled over the next few centuries, and was consecrated a second time in 1638. The pulpit, by Giovanni di Nicola, was moved here from another church at the end of the 15th century and was obviously damaged. It is supported by three small pillars and is partially supported against a pillar in the aisle, having lost its fourth support. The ram behind the lion has lost its companion

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. According to tradition, the Church of San Pietro was founded on a temple of Jupiter by believers who converted from paganism through evangelization around Saints Peter and Paul. Later destroyed, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1138. It was rebuilt and remodeled over the next few centuries, and was consecrated a second time in 1638. The pulpit, by Giovanni di Nicola, was moved here from another church at the end of the 15th century and was obviously damaged. It is supported by three small pillars and is partially supported against a pillar in the aisle, having lost its fourth support. An interesting couple. It seems that they have a little disagreement.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. According to tradition, the Church of San Pietro was founded on a temple of Jupiter by believers who converted from paganism through evangelization around Saints Peter and Paul. Later destroyed, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1138. It was rebuilt and remodeled over the next few centuries, and was consecrated a second time in 1638. The pulpit, by Giovanni di Nicola, was moved here from another church at the end of the 15th century and was obviously damaged. It is supported by three small pillars and is partially supported against a pillar in the aisle, having lost its fourth support.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. According to tradition, the Church of San Pietro was founded on a temple of Jupiter by believers who converted from paganism through evangelization around Saints Peter and Paul. Later destroyed, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1138. It was rebuilt and remodeled over the next few centuries and was consecrated a second time in 1638.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. According to tradition, the Church of San Pietro was founded on a temple of Jupiter by believers who converted from paganism through evangelization around Saints Peter and Paul. Later destroyed, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1138. It was rebuilt and remodeled over the next few centuries, and was consecrated a second time in 1638. Two old portal lions guard the entrance

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. According to tradition, the Church of San Pietro was founded on a temple of Jupiter by believers who converted from paganism through evangelization around Saints Peter and Paul. Later destroyed, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1138. It was rebuilt and remodeled over the next few centuries, and was consecrated a second time in 1638.

The first historical reference to Fondi dates to 338 BC, at the time of the Latin War, when its inhabitants gained minor Roman citizenship status. The importance of Fondi lay in its position across the old Via Appia, the main roadway from Rome to southern Italy. In the 6th century, Fondi was devastated by the Lombards but remained a dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Later a part of the Papal States, in 846 it was burnt out by the Saracens they settled there until they were defeated in the naval battle of Circeo of 877. In 1140 Fondi passed to the Dell'Aquila family, of Norman heritage, and then, in 1299, to the powerful Caetani barons, who for two centuries made Fondi the center of their power. The construction of the mighty "Castello Baronale" on Roman foundations began in the 12th century. The two towers seen here are from the 14th and 15th centuries.