The G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers, under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, met in Fiuggi and Anagni on 25 and 26 November and adopted a joint Statement.

Fiuggi and Anagni

Nestled at the base of the Ernici Mountains in Ciociaria, surrounded by lush chestnut woods, Fiuggi is a charming medieval town where visitors can admire architectural gems such as the Municipal Theatre, designed by architect Giovan Battista Giovenale, Porta dell’Olmo, Corso Maggiore, Piazza Castello, and the Town Hall. In recent years, the alleys of the historic centre have been further enhanced by vibrant street art, transforming it into a true open-air museum.

Renowned as a spa destination since the Middle Ages due to the waters that flow from its natural springs and the surrounding mountains, Fiuggi is now one of Europe’s most important spa resorts. Michelangelo praised the diuretic properties of its mineral water, famously calling it the water that breaks stones apart.

Fiuggi is a prominent attraction for the entire region. Its economy primarily relies on tourism and events, making it a vital hub for visitors. After Rome, it boasts the highest number of hotels in Lazio and hosts a variety of significant national and international events each year.

Anagni is a city that rises on a hill over 400 meters high, overlooking the Sacco Valley in southern Lazio. Renowned as the City of the Popes, it is the birthplace of several popes, including Gregory IX, Alexander IV, and Boniface VIII, and has historically served as a papal residence.

The medieval centre showcases elegant buildings, Romanesque churches, loggias, and squares characterized by their sober and essential architecture. It houses significant treasures such as the 13th-century Palace of Boniface VIII, the Town Hall, Casa Barnekow, and numerous churches. Notably, the Cathedral stands out with its magnificent crypt, which contains one of the most intriguing cycles of frescoes from 13th-century Italy.

In the 1960s, Anagni experienced a remarkable economic boom driven by the establishment of numerous companies that, along with an increase in tourism, transformed it into one of Lazio's most prosperous centres.