Museo Storico Piana delle Orme, Latina

An incredible WWII Museum - the largest of its kind in Europe. They have dozens of vehicle - most (if not all) of them operational - that tell the story of Italy’s entrance into the war up to the end. They also have a excellent area that speaks to the reclamation of the local region. Annarita was an exceptional tour guide who speaks perfect English and thank you to Luciana for being such a wonderful host and her team who maintains all the vehicles and equipment.

Museum does a wonderful job celebrating mostly local history in an experiential way. If you know that going in, it’s a great stop. Curators do not seek to impart any broad narratives or deep dive on historical nuggets through detailed descriptions. It's not the traditional, “Here’s a big story, and to tell that story here’s artifacts under glass with captions.” That’s the curatorial choice, and it’s executed with much love and competence. Consistent English would be greatly appreciated to make more welcoming to foreigners. All of the aircraft and most military vehicles lack English on the placards. In exhibitions for toys, tractors, and other large presentations, there is no English at all. Easy fix! Well worth the stop.

One of the largest collection of antiques from the 1920's onwards, including the historical reconstruction of the most significant events: the drainage of the swamps, the life back when mosquitoes and malaria ruled, the foundation of Aprilia and Latina, the world war II, the deportation of Jews. Everything perfectly organised and preserved.

Amazing interactive museum witnessing the land reclamation and following settlement in the Pontine plan between 1926 and 1937. Huge collection of toys, fittings, tools, machineries, military vans, tanks, aeroplanes of the time along with most famous war settings.

Plenty of WW2 vehicles and scenery. Discriptions in Italian, German and English. Great day out.