During the Second World War, the Comino Valley (the Gustav Line passed through here) was the rear of a war front with all the suffering that this entailed for our grandparents, but despite the suffocating control of the Nazis, there was no lack of examples of courage. Giuseppe Testa, gold medal for military valour. Giuseppe Testa: History of a Hero [...].
Exploring the ancient roots of the Comino Valley The beginnings The Comino Valley, known for its beauty and fertility, has a long history full of significant events. For example, it has seen the passage of migratory peoples, invading armies, kings, emperors and popes. In addition, the valley has witnessed memorable battles and devastating [...]
It is a land where history is intertwined with mysteries, myths and legends. Even its name is shrouded in mystery. In the opinion of many, it derives from Cominio, the city destroyed in 293 B.C. together with Aquilonia, in the last desperate and bloody battle fought by the Samnites against the growing power of [...].
Vicalvi Castle: History, Architecture and the Legend of the Phantom The name Vicalvi originates from the medieval toponym “vicus albus”, white village, probably due to the local white limestone that gave the village its white colour. The village and the castle were built during the 10th century in the same place as an ancient [...].
Maria Santissima delle Rose: The Sanctuary of Roselli in Casalvieri The Sanctuary of Maria S. S. delle Rose, located in the picturesque hamlet of Roselli in Casalvieri, represents one of the most heartfelt and fascinating devotional poles in the Comino Valley. This place of silence and prayer guards a centuries-old history that interweaves faith, miracles and popular traditions rooted in [...].
An ancient history, that of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, will be celebrated in the three regions for the three-year period 2021-2023. A date that coincides with the first donation of 500 hectares, by the Municipality of Opi, in October 1921. Then there was the institution in private form in Pescasseroli in September 1922. A little more [...]
Born in Alvito on 15 June 1834 at the age of 18, he embarked on a military career by enlisting in the Bourbon army. In Naples, he came into contact with Risorgimento ideas, inspired by his uncle Ernesto Capocci di Picinisco, a renowned Risorgimentalist. Back in Alvito, he had contact with Alessio Mollicone, an important figure from Casalvieri, and with him he set up [...].
San Donato Val di Comino and the Jewish internees of the Second World War in the episode of the RAI programme “Beyond the River and Into the Trees” dedicated to Ciociaria and the Comino Valley.
This morning we bring you an excerpt from the episode of the RAI programme “Beyond the River and Into the Trees” dedicated to Ciociaria and the Comino Valley. The bagpipe of Villa Latina with the great “Marietto” Gizzi, and the Calamus Association. Share the video, make our page and the traditions of our magnificent valley known! [...]
Settefrati and the vision of Fra’ Alberico in the episode of the RAI programme “Beyond the River and Into the Trees” dedicated to Ciociaria and the Comino Valley.