Gallinaro
| Gallinaro | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Gallinaro | |
.svg.png) Gallinaro within the Province of Frosinone | |
  Gallinaro Location of Gallinaro in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°40′N 13°48′E / 41.667°N 13.800°ECoordinates: 41°40′N 13°48′E / 41.667°N 13.800°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,246 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Gallinaresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 03040 |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Patron saint | St. Gerard |
| Website | Official website |
Gallinaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian Lazio region. It is about 110 kilometres (68 mi) east of Rome and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Frosinone. As of 2011, it had a population of 1,246 and an area of 17.6 square kilometres (6.8 sq mi).[1]
Geography
Gallinaro is located in the Comino Valley and is crossed by Rio Mollo, a tributary river of Melfa. It borders the municipalities of Alvito, Atina, Picinisco, San Donato Val di Comino and Settefrati. The town is 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Sora, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Cassino, 48 kilometres (30 mi) from Frosinone and 138 kilometres (86 mi) from Rome.
History
The town was first mentioned in 1023, probably founded by the counts of Sora. In 1067 it became property of the counts of Aquino. The sanctuary of St. Gerard was built in the 13th century.[2][3]
Demographics
Main sights
- Old town[4]
- St. Gerard Sanctuary (12th century)[5]
- Church of St. John (14th century)[6]
- Child Jesus of Gallinaro[7]
Personalities
- Loreto Apruzzese (1765-1833), theologian and jurist
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ (Italian) History of Gallinaro (municipal website)
- ↑ (Italian) History of Gallinaro (office of tourism)
- ↑ (Italian) Old town of Gallinaro (municipal website)
- ↑ (Italian) St. Gerard Sanctuary (municipal website)
- ↑ (Italian) Church of St. John (municipal website)
- ↑ (Italian) Child Jesus of Gallinaro (municipal website)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gallinaro. |
- (Italian) Gallinaro official website
- (Italian) Office of Tourism of Gallinaro