Benvenuti / Welcome to
Suio Terme
On the north bank of the Garigliano River is the spa resort of Suio Terme, which belongs to the municipality of Castelforte. The town of Suio is divided into two sections:
Upper Suio, stands at a height of 148 metres. It was here that, during the 10th century, that the first fortress was constructed to defend the mouth of the Garigliano River from a series of troublesome raids by Saracen pirates. The remains of the 11th castle “Castrum Suji” can be seen today, together with its fortified town walls and towers. There was a gateway in the southern section of the walls, which was opened each morning and closed each the evening, and at the heart of the castle once stood a tall majestic tower (sadly both now destroyed).
However, there still exists the 15th century Church of San Michele Arcangelo.
Here are some photos taken on the Feast Day of Suio’s Patron Saint -
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