Sonnino, a picturesque medieval village in southern Lazio, is nestled among hills covered with olive
trees and forests. With its stone-paved alleys, historic buildings, and peaceful setting, Sonnino feels
like a step back in time. This charming town is known for its well-preserved architecture, traditional
cuisine, and breathtaking views of the Pontine Plain and the Tyrrhenian coast.
- Old Town 🏘️: walk 🚶♀️ through narrow alleys 🗺️ and admire medieval houses 🏰 and arches 🧱✨
- Civic Museum 🏛️: learn 💡 about local history 📜, traditions 🇮🇹, and archaeological finds 🏺🧠
- Church of San Giovanni Battista ⛪: a beautiful church 🙏 with historic frescoes 🎨🖼️
- Olive Groves 🌳: visit local farms 🚜 to taste 😋 and buy extra virgin olive oil 🫒🛒
- Viewpoints 🔭: enjoy sweeping views 👀 of the surrounding countryside 🏞️ and mountains ⛰️📸
- From Rome 🚗: Around 1 hour 45 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚙 via A1 🛣️ or SS148 Pontina highway 🗺️💨
- By Train 🚆: Nearest stations 🚉 are Priverno-Fossanova 📍 and Monte San Biagio 🧭; from there, take a taxi 🚕 or bus 🚌 to Sonnino 🏘️👍
- By Bus 🚌: Regional buses 🚍 run from Latina 🤝, Terracina 🌊, and Priverno 🗺️✅
- Wear comfortable shoes 👟 – Sonnino’s streets 🧱 are steep ⛰️ and cobbled 🥾💪
- Try local olive oil 🫒 and cured meats 🥓 at small family-run shops 😋🇮🇹
- Visit during a food 🍝 or cultural festival 🎉 for a local experience 🎶🥳
- Bring a light jacket 🧥 – evenings 🌙 can be cool 🥶 in the hills ⛰️✅
- 9:00 AM – Stroll 🚶♂️ through the old town 🏘️ and visit the Civic Museum 🏛️📜💨
- 10:30 AM – Visit a local olive oil farm 🫒 for tastings 😋🛒
- 12:00 PM – Relax 😌 at a viewpoint 🔭 overlooking the hills 🏞️💚
- 1:00 PM – Lunch 🍽️ at a trattoria 🍝 with regional dishes 🍷😋👋
