Gaeta

Gaeta (ancient Latin name Caieta) is a city in province of Latina, in Lazio, Italy. It has a population of 21,135 and its located at {{coor dm|41|13|N|13|34|E|}}. In military history the town has played a conspicuous part. Its fortifications date back to Roman times, and a first-century mausoleum of the Roman general Lucius Munatius Plancus stands atop the Montagna Spaccata («Split Mountain»). These fortifications were extended and strengthened in the 15th century, and indeed throughout the history of the Kingdom of Naples (later the Two Sicilies). Nowadays Gaeta it is a fishing and oil seaport, and a renowned turistic resort. Today NATO maintains a base of operations at Gaeta.

Related Topics:
Latina - Lazio - Italy - Lucius Munatius Plancus - 15th century - Naples - Two Sicilies - Seaport - NATO

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Current major (since May 2002) is Massimo Magliozzi, of Forza Italia.

Related Topics:
May - 2002 - Forza Italia

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