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Torre Truglia – View of Sperlonga loop from Sperlonga
01:06
3.87km
90m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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959 m
Torre Truglia
Highlight • Monument
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1.30 km
Mural of the History of the Pirate Invasion in Sperlonga
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A mural covering the white walls on one side of the small square will catch your attention.
It almost looks like an old comic book, with different scenes that tell the story of the pirate invasion in 1534 through drawings and verses.
The fresco is not very old, probably painted in the 70s by an unknown artist.
But it tells a true story.
A fresco on the walls of the old Sperlonga village
What’s the story behind that fresco?
At dawn on a warm and sunny day in August, in 1534, a fleet of pirates led by the terrible Khayr-ad-Din called “Barbarossa” landed in Sperlonga. The corsair had been commissioned by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to bring him the best Italian treasures and kidnap the most beautiful Italian girl: Princess Giulia Gonzaga. Born in Modena, she lived in Fondi after marrying Count Vespasiano Colonna.
Barbarossa destroyed everything he found in his path.
When he ordered some Sperlongans to show him the way to the princess's castle in Fondi, he told them that if they did so he would spare their families and their homes. They didn't think twice and took him to Fondi.
Fortunately, when the pirates reached the city, Princess Giulia was no longer there. It is said that her faithful servants had warned her in time and she was able to escape through a secret tunnel in her castle.
Giulia was beautiful, yes, but also intelligent!
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1.47 km
Decorated Alleys of Sperlonga
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The chapel is opened every year on the day of San Rocco, on August 16th the portal of this pink church opens, decorated in a humble way and preserved in the same state for many years.
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2.39 km
Panoramic Viewpoint of Sperlonga
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3.05 km
View of Sperlonga
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The historic center of the village (nominated as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy), located on a spur of rock that juts out towards the sea, and the archaeological sites of national importance, make it a destination not to be missed.
Furthermore, the proximity to Rome and Naples make this village certainly a must in the province of Latina.
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3.87 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.49 km
759 m
624 m
Surfaces
1.40 km
1.40 km
1.08 km
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