Borgo Hermada: Historic Centre and Paths through the Pontine Landscape
Accommodation in Borgo Hermada
Historic Centre, Landscape and Activity
Borgo Hermada combines a clearly structured historic centre with distinctive places of remembrance and the Pedagnalonga as a focal point for outdoor activity and sport. This makes it a destination where architecture, history and activity appeal to different interests. Borgo Hermada is easily accessible via the S.S. Appia and the S.S. Pontina 148.
The Urban History of Borgo Hermada
The centre of Borgo Hermada was established in 1935 as part of the complete land reclamation initiated by Mussolini and carried out by the Consorzi di Piscinara e Pontino and the Opera Nazionale Combattenti. This origin forms the historical backdrop of the town and links Borgo Hermada to the history of the Bonifica Pontina.
Borgo Hermada has a rectangular layout and a right-angled street grid. This urban structure is a concrete key to understanding the historic centre not only through individual buildings, but also through its overall design.
Piazza IV Novembre and Architectural Landmarks
Piazza IV Novembre is the centre of Borgo Hermada’s historic centre. In the garden at the centre of the square stands the Monumento ai Caduti, created by Duilio Cambellotti in 1951. The square therefore combines a central point of reference with a specific work of remembrance culture.
The Chiesa di S. Antonio is considered an architecturally particularly noteworthy building in the historic centre. It was built according to a design by the architects Scalpelli, Montuori, Piccinato and Cancellotti. The old rural school is also part of Borgo Hermada’s architecturally noteworthy historic centre. For your visit, both buildings offer different architectural points of reference.
The Monumento al Bonificatore was the first stop in a commemorative ceremony in Borgo Hermada. In 2023 and 2024, the commemorations on 4 November included the laying of a wreath at the Monumento al Bonificatore.
Pedagnalonga and Equestrian Sport
The Pedagnalonga follows roads and passes through the green landscape of Borgo Hermada, through the characteristic farmsteads of the Bonifica Pontina and to significant sites from the ancient and modern history of this part of the Agro Pontino. It includes a 21-km half-marathon through the historic farmsteads of Borgo Hermada. The particular appeal of this combination lies in the way it brings landscape, built heritage and history together.
Another facet is offered by the Hermada Equestrian Centre in the heart of Borgo Hermada in Terracina. It provides riding lessons, sporting competitions and national equestrian tournaments; the centre also supports young riders.
A Hotel to Suit Your Reason for Travelling
When choosing a hotel in Borgo Hermada, you can clearly organise your trip around its purpose: the historic centre focuses on architecture and remembrance, the Pedagnalonga on landscape and activity, and the Hermada Equestrian Centre on equestrian sport. These three focal points help you define the character of your stay without imposing a single way of experiencing the destination.
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