🏛️ Tarracinae
Ancient Roman port city, modern Terracina
📌 Fast Facts
- Located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Lazio, approximately 100 km south of Rome
- Founded as a Greek colony in the 4th century BCE; absorbed into Roman territory by 329 BCE
- Major port and strategic military site along the Via Appia trade route
- Substantial Roman remains visible today, including a temple, theater, and harbor structures
Tarracinae was a significant Roman port city occupying a natural harbor on the Tyrrhenian coast. Originally settled by ...