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.
The action of the other consul in Cominius was similarly fortunate. At the first light of dawn, Carvilio led all his forces around the walls, and held the city in a vice, after having placed large reinforcements near the gates to prevent any attempt at a sortie. However, at the very moment he was giving the signal to attack, he came [...].
The clash was frightening, even if the motives were different: that is, the Romans threw themselves into the fight transported by anger, hope and enthusiasm, while the Samnites, forced as they were for the most part to face the enemy by sheer force of circumstance and religious scruple, sought rather to defend themselves than to fight. Indeed, accustomed as they were [...]