Discover Borgo Podgora: History, Culture and Regional Products

History made tangible in the town

Borgo Podgora dates back to the “Villaggio operaio a Sessano”, founded in 1927. This history is also reflected in the Museo sessano, 50- Dalla Lestra al Podere. The museum displays photographs and objects used in the Pontine Plain from 1926 to 1944. If you would like to view Borgo Podgora not only through its present-day appearance, but also through the “Villaggio operaio a Sessano”, founded in 1927, and the Museo sessano, 50- Dalla Lestra al Podere, this topic provides a clear entry point into the town’s history.

The Dopolavoro of Borgo Podgora is also part of the town’s historical references. Historically, film screenings were organised there, taking place once a week in rotation for each village or construction site. The weekly alternation between village and construction site conveys a different facet of the local history of that time than the photographs and objects displayed in the museum.

A distinctive building is the old travertine chapel in Borgo Podgora. It was created by stonemasons from Abruzzo and was the first church among the Borghi of the land reclamation area. For visitors interested in culture and architecture, the chapel is therefore an independent historical topic within the town’s history.

Museums, palaces and an ancient site in the surrounding area

Several places with different classifications can be found around Borgo Podgora. Palazzo Latina and Palazzo Caetani are palaces. The Museo Civico Duilio Cambellotti Latina is a museum, while the Antiquarium - Ex Procoio is classified as an ancient site. These names broaden the cultural setting around Borgo Podgora to include buildings, museum culture and a site connected with antiquity.

The Spiaggia di Borgo Sabotino, a beach, is also part of the area around Borgo Podgora.

Food from agriculture and cheesemaking

The Alveti e Camusi dairy processes the milk of 70 milking Friesian cows into a wide range of cheeses and dairy products. Ricotta and “cacio del borgo” are also offered there or requested by customers. These two products complement the broader range with specialities closely connected to the local food theme.

In Borgo Podgora, the “La Lola” agricultural cooperative sells meat, milk and dairy products directly to consumers. For travel planning, the two businesses differ in that Alveti e Camusi processes milk, while La Lola offers products directly. Together with the dairy, this creates a varied picture of local food: it ranges from milk processing and various cheese products to the direct sale of agricultural produce. This focus in Borgo Podgora may be relevant to you if the Alveti e Camusi dairy and the “La Lola” cooperative are among your travel interests.

More destinations for trip planning

Norma, Borgo Faiti, Ventotene, Maranola-Trivio, Itri, Bella Farnia, San Donato and La Torre

For the higher-level travel overview: Latina.