Quarry Gardens Stroll
Walking RouteA wander through the lush, sunken gardens planted within the monumental ancient stone quarries.
SURFACE BREAKDOWN
ELEVATION PROFILE
WHY WE LOVE THIS ROUTE
It is a surreal experience to walk through deep, cavernous canyons that were carved by human hands over two millennia ago and are now reclaimed by vibrant nature. The cool, shaded environment is a wonderful retreat from the city streets.
WALKER'S FIELD NOTES
- • Access to the quarry floor is sometimes restricted for safety reasons, so verify current conditions before heading down.
- • Combine this stroll with a walk onto the nearby cycle path for a mix of garden and sea views.
- • The acoustics against the sheer rock walls are fascinating, making it a great place for quiet contemplation.
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Capuchin Quarry
LATOMIA DEI CAPPUCCINIThe largest and most dramatic of the ancient quarries, featuring towering, sheer limestone walls entirely overgrown with wild vegetation and towering trees.
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ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE
- Heritage Status
- Italian National Heritage
to next stop - 2WAYPOINT
Capuchin Convent
CONVENTO DEI CAPPUCCINIA peaceful religious complex situated right on the rim of the quarry, contributing to the serene and contemplative atmosphere of the surrounding area.
to next stop - 3WAYPOINT
Coastal Overlook
BELVEDERE COSTIEROA high vantage point near the gardens that suddenly opens up to reveal the vast, glittering expanse of the sea stretching to the horizon.
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OVERVIEW & STATS
- Established
- In 1938, making it 88 years old
ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE
- Heritage Status
- Italian National Heritage
- Architectural Styles
- Rationalism
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Grand Hotel Villa Politi
An elegant nineteenth century hotel perched dramatically on the cliff edge above the quarry, echoing an era when it hosted royalty and famous writers.
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