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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Rome Anzio Ciampino Frascati Guidonia Montecelio Pomezia Tivoli Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | AnzioItaly > Lazio > Rome > AnzioAnzio (2003 pop. 36,400) is a city and resort on the coast of the Latium region of Italy, south of Rome. Well known for its beautiful seaside harbor setting, it is a fishing port popular with tourists and a departure point for a ferry and hydroplanes to the Pontine Islands of Ponza, Palmarola and Ventotene. Anzio is also notable as the site of an Allied forces landing (Operation Shingle) and ensuing four-month battle (Anzio Campaign) during World War II. The Commonwealth Anzio War Cemetery and Beach Head War Cemetery are located here. Finally, the battle of Anzio is depicted in the film of Pink Floyd's The Wall. Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Lazio Snippets of Articles Relating to AnzioItaly > Lazio > Rome Rome (Italian and Latin: Roma) is the capital city of Italy and of its Latium region. It is located on the lower Tiber river, near the Mediterranean Sea. The Vatican City, a sovereign enclave within Rome, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the home of the pope. Italy > Lazio > Rome > Tivoli Tivoli, Italy, the ancient Tibur a favored site for Roman villas that was taken up again by the aristocrats of the Renaissance, has given its name to an American village, Tivoli, New York, and of several amusement parks in Europe. Italy > Lazio > Rome > Frascati Frascati town in Italy south east of Rome, near Tusculum. | |
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