Terracina (41°17'N., 13°15'E.), situated on the NE side of a shallow canal, is a resort and consists of an old city and a new city. The old city stands on the slope of a rocky hill and is dominated by two conspicuous towers and a belfry which are situated close NW of it. The new city stands on a plain at the foot of the hill and has several prominent buildings. The ruins of an ancient temple, with numerous arches, stands on the hill above the city. It is conspicuous from the E and S. A small craft harbor lies in the vicinity of the canal entrance and is protected by breakwaters. Entrance to the port is limited to vessels with a draft of 2.7m or less. The port monitors VHF channel 16. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 5 to 15m, sand, good holding ground, E of the canal entrance clear of the prohibited area. Gaeta (41°13'N., 13°35'E.) World Port Index No. 39860 13.22 The port of Gaeta lies at the W side of Golfo di Gaeta. The city stands on the W side of the promontory which forms the SW entrance point of Rada di Gaeta. It is divided into two parts, Gaeta Sant' Erasmo and Gaeta Porto Salvo. Formia, with its two small harbors, is situated on the NW side of the roadstead.

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