On the night of 9 May 1862, a group of 150 brigands, shouting “Long live Francis II”, entered the village of Fontechiari (at that time Schiavi), kidnapping the mayor's wife and freeing her only in exchange for jewellery. During the assault, they set fire to several houses, including that of the mayor, the Captain of the National Guard, the tax collector, the [...].
The Magic of the Reed-pipe in the Comino Valley Christmas Festivities In the heart of the Christmas season, the Comino Valley is transformed into an enchanted place, where ancient traditions come to life through the enveloping melody of the reed-pipe. This folk instrument, rich in history and meaning, becomes the protagonist of festivities steeped in tradition and [...]
Francesco Marocco, originally from Vicalvi, was nicknamed Tartaglia. He became a brigand after committing a murder and devoted himself to a criminal career. In the 16th century, Tartaglia killed one of those responsible for the murder of his brother. Later, in 1570, on the feast of the Body of Christ, he and fourteen other bandits killed ten people, including [...].
BELMONTE CASTELLO Cassino electoral college. Diocese of Montecassino. Inhabitants. 1048. Dist. km. 6 from Atina (Capol. mandamentale) and km. 23 from Sora.More or less in mountainous and very fertile territory.
CASALATTICO Cassino electoral college. Diocese of Sora. Inhabit. 1873. Dist. km. 7 km from Atina (Capol. mandamentale).In the middle of an extraordinarily fertile territory.Products. Lots of cereals.Post. and telegraph office. Atina, dist. km. 7. Railway station. Cassino, dist.km. 24, on the Rome-Naples line. Bus service.Fairs. 10 April, 1 September (cattle) Mayor. No. Secretary. Cafolla Alfonso. PROFESSIONALS Physicians-Surgeons. Note [...]
PICINISCO Cassino electoral college. Diocese of Sora. Inhabitants. 3510. Dist. km. 14 from Atina (District capital). Surface area 3500 hectares.Above a hill between the Mollerino stream and the Melfi Riviera. Products. Scarce cereals, many pastures.Industries. Paper factory.Post office. Local telegraph office. Railway station. Cassino is 29 km. away on the Rome-Naples line. Bus service.Fairs. 19, 20 [...]
VILLALATINA Cassino electoral college. Diocese of Montecassino. Inhabitants 1691. Dist. km. 4 from Atina (Capol. mandamentale). Surface area 487 hectares.Lying on a hill and very fertile.Products. Olives, vines, mulberries, various fruits, cereals.Uff. post. and Uff. telegr. in Atina, dist. km 4. Railway station. Cassino. dist. km 21, on the Rome-Naples line. Bus service. Mayor. Garosaro Pietro, ff.Secretary. [...]
CASALVIERI Electoral College of Sora. Diocese of Sora. Inhabit. 4618. Dist. km. 9 from Arpino (Capol. mandamentale).In a very fertile locality, on the top of a hill with slopes covered with imposing oaks.Products. Many cereals, legumes, acorns, grapes, fruit.Uff. post. local Uff. telegr. Alvito, railway station. Roccasecca, dist. km. 18 on the Rome-Naples line. Bus service.Fairs. Third Sunday of [...]
SETTEFRATI Electoral College of Sora. Diocese of Sora. Inhabitants. 2582. Dist. km. 13 from Alvito (Capol. mandamentale). Surface area 1853 hectares.A scirocco of Sora, lying partly on a hill, partly on a plain, in fertile soil.Products. Pastures, cattle breeding and especially many very prosperous pigs.Uff. post. locale. Telegr. office in San Donato Val di Comino, dist. km. 9. [...]
The 16th century fresco discovered 45 years ago in the demolished church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Fontechiari shows the rural population's request for protection from the saints. In the centre is Saint Anthony Abbot, the patron saint of animals, especially pigs, since the death of the pig meant hunger for the winter. On the left, the Madonna [...]