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The Beaches
of Anzio, Italy
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
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About
an hour's drive form the Rome airport is a town today known as Anzio.
Initially established as
the Latin colony of Antium in the 7th century BC, you can see the presence of
several ancient Roman ruins and artifacts in and around the modern landscape.
Today, Anzio is a charming
coastal town popular for its beaches and restaurants as well as for its ancient
and WWII history.
Enjoy our pictorial below.
Anzio Beach with seabreaks
You might not know it, but a very significant
WWII battle was fought here.
The Battle of Anzio took place from January 22 to June 5, 1944,
and was part of the larger Italian Campaign
aimed at liberating Italy from German occupation.
Anzio Beach was chosen as the
site for the amphibious landing by the Allied forces, primarily the American and
British troops.
There was great loss of life here with
American, British and Germans all losing soldiers and the local people dying as
well.
This was Italy's D-Day, but you would not
know that looking at the peaceful beach now. There is a celebration in Italy
called Liberation Day that
commemorates this freedom from the Nazis.
Cabanas and a park dedicated to Roman
Emperor Nero
Today, Day-Trippers from Rome and other
neighboring cities come to very popular Anzio to enjoy the beach.
Here you see cabanas provided for the beach
goers. Right above the cabanas is a park dedicated to the Roman Emperor Nero who
had his massive villa here in town.
There is a statue of Nero and beautiful
manicured gardens.
From this higher vantage point, one can see
the full scope of the beaches here at Anzio.
Family beach goers enjoy the peace here
today
Back in the Roman days, this city known as
Antium was known for its skilled
sailors and shipbuilders. The fleet here played a crucial role in Rome's naval
power.
Today Anzio Beach and the surrounding areas
have various memorials, monuments, and cemeteries honoring the soldiers who
fought and died during the Battle of Anzio. Located nearby
is the final resting place for over 7,800 American military personnel.
More family and friends enjoying the beach
Looking towards the harbor, you can see
restaurants, hotels, and more seabreaks.
The primary purpose of these walls is to create calmer waters near the
shore, making it safer for swimming, boating, and
fishing.
By reducing the wave force, the break walls provide a more tranquil
environment on the beach, as you can see here.
The ruins of Roman Emperor Nero's Villa
Nero
had a luxurious villa known for its grandeur which included extensive
gardens, lavish decorations, and a private harbor.
Nero's caves (they are like Roman cabanas)
are nearby and it makes a wonderful setting for a day of sunshine and splashing
around in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
A friendly Italian beauty
This young lady was enjoying the sunshine and
watching the waves with her friend and readily posed for a photo.
Her friend
This is her friend who also willingly posed.
It was a busy weekend and residents from Rome
come here to enjoy the relaxation and the benefits of being by the sea.
Another peaceful view of the beach
These sea break walls also help protect the
town from the sea's erosive forces.
We would recommend Anzio for many things -
the seaside restaurants, the history, the
beaches,
the quaint streets and the Roman ruins, to mention a few.
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