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Anagni is a charming medieval walled town and home to a few popes. It sits on a hill with views over the Sacco River Valley. You’ll enjoy the elegant palazzi, pretty squares and towers here. Piazza Cavour is a lovely square and there are nice views over the town and valley from here. In this square you’ll find the Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto (11th century). The Boniface Palace/Palazzo di Bonifacio VIII is in the old quarter as is the Palazzo Comunale (12th century). The palazzo has some fine frescoes and a museum about the history of Anagni. The Cathedral, Romanesque in style (with Gothic touches), was built in 1074 and rises on the site of the ancient Acropolis. Inside there is a mosaic pavement by the Cosmati, a throne by Vassalletto, an ornate and jewel encrusted candelabra also by Vassalleto and a crypt with frescoes. There is also a tesoro/treasury just next to the cathedral. Also of great interest is the picturesque Barnekow House of the 14th century. Just across from Barnekow House is the Chiesa di San Andrea with a fine triptych inside. Wednesday is market day in Anagni.
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