The “Farina Madre” micro bakery in Atina has been confirmed as one of the best bakeries in Italy for the third year running. Special mention for another activity from the Valle di Comino and Ciociaria. The “Farina Madre“ micro bakery in Atina is confirmed among the best bakeries in Italy. The sixth edition of the Gambero Rosso's Bread and Bakers of Italy guide, has awarded a special mention for the third [...]
San Donato Val di Comino is a charming village located in the Lazio region of Italy. Rich in history and culture, this village has retained many of its original characteristics, offering a valuable insight into the past. The ancient core of the village is still partly recognisable in its essential elements, thanks to the presence of structures such as [...]
Alvito: An Enchanting Village in the Heart of the Abruzzo National Park A small village perched on a hill, initially known as “mons Albetum”, where one can lose oneself among historical, naturalistic and gastronomic itineraries. This is how the village of Alvito presents itself, nestled with its houses on the slopes of Mount Morrone and located in the Comino Valley within the [...]
THE WAR OF CASSINO IN ITS RETROVIE(From life) What no-one would have believed came true. Our regions, so peaceful and hidden, were for many months a strategic point of exceptional importance to the German Command to halt the march of the Anglo-American army advancing from the south of Italy. Since September 1943, the Cassino front had presented [...].
Picinisco Takes Center Stage at BIT in Milan: Still Orange Flagged until 2026 Mayor Scappaticci: “This extraordinary recognition is our hallmark of quality in the tourism, environmental, hospitality, catering, and quality of life sectors, which fills us with pride. The municipality of Picinisco also confirms the ”Orange Flag“ recognition for the 2024-26 triennium issued by [...].
Picinisco protagonist at BIT in Milan: still Orange Flag until 2026 Mayor Scappaticci: “This extraordinary recognition is our mark of quality in the tourism, environmental, hospitality, catering and quality of life sectors that fills us with pride” The municipality of Picinisco confirms its Orange Flag status for the three-year period 2024-26.
The stone lions of the Valle di Comino: symbols of Montecassino In the Valle di Comino, four stone lions can be admired, testifying to the presence and influence of the Benedictine monks of Montecassino. Two of these lions are in Alvito: one is located in Piazza Marconi, while the other is displayed in the atrium of the Ducal Palace. [...]
Christmas cribs in Valle di Comino: a tradition to be discovered The Valle di Comino, located in the Lazio region, close to the Abruzzo Lazio e Molise National Park and the Matese Regional Park, is a land rich in history, art and nature. During the Christmas period, the Valley is transformed into a magical place, where [...]
The jubilation of both Roman armies was redoubled by the news of the other's victory. The consuls, by common consent, allowed the sacking of the two cities by their respective soldiers, and then set fire to the empty houses. On one and the same day Aquilonia and Cominio went up in flames, and the consuls, amidst the mutual congratulations of the [...].
Thus Cominius and Aquilonia fell. On the other hand, the third battle in the stretch between the two cities did not take place, because the 20 Samnite cohorts had been called back seven miles from Cominius, and thus had participated in neither battle.