The city of Cisterna di Latina has ancient origins and is located on the northern border between the provinces of Rome and Latina. It is an important agricultural and industrial center.
Cisterna di Latina is situated at an elevation of 50 meters above sea level. The city has an ancient origin and is located on the northern border between the provinces of Rome and Latina. It serves as a significant agricultural and industrial hub.
Traces of human presence from prehistoric times have been found here. The city reached its economic peak during the Roman Empire era. For a long time, Cisterna di Latina was one of the largest and most developed cities.
There were many swamps around the city, which were later drained. Due to wars in the 20th century, the city suffered greatly. However, the reconstruction of the city was swift; it was rebuilt within a few years immediately after the war.
Starting from the 1970s, Cisterna di Latina embarked on a path of rapid economic development, leading to a boom in both economy and population. This facilitated its transformation into an industrial center. The city is renowned for its abundance of architectural monuments.
Among the most valuable are the church of Santa Maria Assunta, which, although reconstructed after the war, has retained its original exterior appearance, and the 16th-century Caetani Palace, with its extensive network of mysterious underground caves, where one can easily get lost without a guide.
