Monti Ausoni

#3819 among destinations in Italy

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The Monti Ausoni or Ausoni Mountains constitute a mountain range in southern Lazio, in central Italy. It is part of the Antiappennini, a group running from the Apennines chain to the Tyrrhenian Sea. They are bounded to the north by the Monti Lepini and to the south by the Monti Aurunci. They take the name from the ancient tribe of the Ausoni. The Monti Ausoni consist mainly of friable limestone. Altitudes vary from hills to the 1,152 m of Cima del Nibbio and the 1,141 m of Monte Calvo. Near Pastena are the Grotte di Pastena. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°25'12"N, 13°19'48"E

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Monti Ausoni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Latium adiectum, Museo Terre di Confine, Castello Baronale di Fondi, Santa Maria in Piazza.

6.6 miSE
Archaeological site
Latium adiectum, Fondi
169 min walk • Latium adiectum or Latium Novum is an ancient Roman geographical term used at least as early as the 1st century AD, when mention of it occurs in Pliny in conjunction with Latium antiquum, the original territory of the Latini tribe.
4.7 miW
41°24'51"N • 13°14'23"E
Museo Terre di Confine, Sonnino
120 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
6.7 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Castello Baronale di Fondi, Fondi
171 min walk • The Caetani Castle is located in Fondi.
6.5 miSE
Church
Santa Maria in Piazza, Fondi
167 min walk • The church of Santa Maria Assunta is an important Catholic place of worship in Fondi, in the province of Latina, located in the heart of the city, in Piazza della Repubblica.
6.8 miSE
Church
San Francesco, Fondi
174 min walk • The church of San Francesco in Fondi with the nearby convent is located in Fondi, in the province of Latina.
4.8 miS
Town
Monte San Biagio
123 min walk • One of the main attractions of Monte San Biagio is its picturesque old town, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets and medieval architecture. Visitors can wander through the historic center, taking in the sights of ancient churches, charming piazzas,...
3.9 miSE
Church
Santuario Madonna della Rocca
100 min walk • The sanctuary of the Madonna della Rocca is located on Mount Arcano near Fondi. Built on the summit of the mountain, 535 m above sea level, it dominates the plain of Fondi and Monte San Biagio, within the Ausoni Mountains and Lake Fondi Regional...
4 miSE
Church
Abbazia di San Magno
104 min walk • The Abbey of San Magnus is a monastery and church at the base of Monte Arcano, outside of the town of Fondi in the province of Latina, region of Lazio, Italy.
3.3 miN
Locality
Amaseno
85 min walk • One of the main attractions in Amaseno is the historic Church of Santa Maria Assunta, which dates back to the 12th century. This beautiful Romanesque church features stunning frescoes and intricate architecture, making it a must-see for history and art enthusiasts.
4.3 miNE
Locality
Vallecorsa
110 min walk • Vallecorsa is a comune in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 90 kilometres southeast of Rome and about 20 kilometres south of Frosinone, in the Monti Ausoni area. Economy is based on olive production.