Gallinaro

Comune in Lazio, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

CountryItaly
Elevation
558 m (1,831 ft)
DemonymGallinaresi
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Gallinaro
Comune di Gallinaro
Gallinaro within the Province of Frosinone
Gallinaro within the Province of Frosinone
Gallinaro is located in Italy
Gallinaro
Gallinaro
Location of Gallinaro in Italy
Gallinaro is located in Lazio
Gallinaro
Gallinaro
Gallinaro (Lazio)
Coordinates: 41°40′N 13°48′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
ProvinceFrosinone (FR)
Government
  MayorMario Piselli
Area
  Total
17.74 km2 (6.85 sq mi)
Elevation
558 m (1,831 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2019)[2]
  Total
1,255
  Density70.74/km2 (183.2/sq mi)
DemonymGallinaresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03040
Dialing code0776
Patron saintSt. Gerard
WebsiteOfficial website
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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.[3][4]

Main sights

  • Old town[5]
  • St. Gerard Sanctuary (12th century)[6]
  • Church of St. John (14th century)[7]
  • Child Jesus of Gallinaro[8]
  • CHIESA SANTA MESIA ELIA NARDELLI

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