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Big Bench No. 265 in Sperlonga: blue like the Tyrrhenian Sea
The giant benches of the Big Bench Community Project (BBCP) stem from an idea by American designer Chris Bangle: oversized benches built by local artisans and placed at scenic viewpoints, paired with an official “passport” to be stamped at each destination. There are currently fourteen of them across the Lazio region, spanning from the mountains to the sea shore. The installation in Sperlonga directly overlooks the Riviera di Ulisse (Ulysses Riviera).
Location and panoramic views
Big Bench No. 265 is located in Sperlonga, in the province of Latina. It is painted a deep blue, mirroring the Tyrrhenian Sea stretching out before it. To reach the Bench, visitors travel along the ancient Via Flacca to the top of the hill overlooking the Villa of Tiberius Archaeological Site and the beaches below. From this vantage point, one’s gaze sweeps from the Gulf of Gaeta to the Pontine Islands Archipelago. The bench is built by local artisans using eco-sustainable wood. The paths surrounding the installation lead directly into the Riviera di Ulisse Regional Natural Park.
The official passport stamp for this BBCP location can be collected at a designated spot near the bench.
