Formia
Sign in to saveFormia (ancient Formiae) is a city and comune in the province of Latina, on the Mediterranean , Italy. It is located halfway between Rome and Naples, and lies on the Roman-era Appian Way.
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Formia is a town on Italy's Mediterranean coast, located roughly halfway between Rome and Naples along the historic Appian Way built during Roman times. Today it remains notable as a modern comune (municipality) in the province of Latina, preserving its connection to its ancient Roman heritage.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Formia
- Italian comune.official_name
- Comune di Formia
- Italian comune.image_skyline
- Formia-vista golfo.jpg
- Italian comune.region
- Lazio
- Italian comune.province
- Latina (LT)
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 73
- Italian comune.population_total
- 37244
- Italian comune.population_as_of
- 31 July 2021
- Italian comune.saint
- St. Erasmus and St. John
- Italian comune.day
- June 2 and June 24
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.child
- yes
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.Part_of
- Via Appia. Regina Viarum
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- Mythology
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- Geography
- Main sights
- Sport
- Transportation
- Twin towns - sister cities
- People
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Formia (ancient Formiae) is a city and comune in the province of Latina, on the Mediterranean , Italy. It is located halfway between Rome and Naples, and lies on the Roman-era Appian Way.
==Mythology== According to the mythology the city was founded by Lamus, son of Poseidon, who was the king of the Laestrygones.