Discover the natural beauty of the Valle di Comino in Lazio The Lazio side of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise and the vast Valle di Comino represent one of the most naturally beautiful areas of Ciociaria. Explore the products and cuisine of the Valle di Comino The production of products and crops [...]
The Meaning of 27 January: Why we celebrate Holocaust Memorial Day Holocaust Memorial Day is an international day on which we remember the victims of the Holocaust, the extermination of millions of Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, disabled people and other groups persecuted by the Nazi regime during World War II. The date chosen for this anniversary [...]
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Weekend in Val di Comino
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 [...]
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Tartaglia: The Brigand of Vicalvi
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 [...].
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Municipality of Belmonte Castello in 1897
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.
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Municipality of Casalattico in 1897
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 [...]
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Municipality of Picinisco in 1897
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 [...]
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Municipality of Villa Latina in 1897
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. [...]