GALLINARO, ITALIA

Описание: Gallinaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian Lazio region. It is about 110 kilometres east of Rome and about 40 kilometres east of Frosinone.
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 from Sora, 25 kilometres from Cassino, 48 kilometres from Frosinone and 138 kilometres from Rome.

Gallinaro is positioned on a hilly ridge, at a height of 558 metres, almost in the centre of the Val di Comino. It is surrounded by the greenery of the countryside and has magnificent mountain views. The territory of Gallinaro is made up of a cluster of hills namely Colle Pistillo, Colle Parto, Colle Sgaglioffa, Colle Ippolito, Colle Capoccia and Colle Maggio.

The town has developed over two hills that have become joined together as the settlement expanded in size. The oldest section developed in the highest part of the town, around the ancient castle. Much of the castle has over the centuries been incorporated into the Church of San Giovanni e Evangelista. From here the town spreads downwards and there are many quaint little alleyways to explore along the way.
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.

Main sights
Old town
St. Gerard Sanctuary (12th century)
Church of St. John (14th century)
Child Jesus of Gallinaro