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img_coa = Cassino-Stemma.png| |
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official_name = Comune di Cassino| |
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region = [[Lazio]] | |
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province = [[Province of Frosinone|Frosinone]] (FR) | |
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elevation_m = 40| |
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area_total_km2 = 82| |
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population_as_of = [[December 31]], [[2004]]| |
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population_total = 32593| |
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population_density_km2 =397| |
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timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]], [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]]+1 | |
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coordinates = {{coor dm|41|30|N|13|50|E}}| |
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frazioni = | |
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telephone = 0776| |
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postalcode = 03043| |
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gentilic = Cassinati| |
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saint = [[St. Benedict]]| |
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day = | |
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mayor = Bruno Vincenzo Scittarelli| |
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website = [http://www.comune.cassino.fr.it www.comune.cassino.fr.it] | |
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}}'''Cassino''' is a [[comune]] in the [[Provinces of Italy|province]] of [[Province of Frosinone|Frosinone]], [[Italy]], at the southern end of the region of [[Lazio]]. |
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Cassino is located at the foot of Monte Cairo near the confluence of the [[Rapido River|Rapido]] and [[Liri]] rivers. The city is best known as the site of the [[Monte Cassino|Abbey of Montecassino]] and the [[battle of Cassino|Battle of Monte Cassino]] during [[World War II]], which resulted in tremendous Allied and German casualites as well as the near total destruction of the town itself. Today, Cassino is also home to the [[University of Cassino]] and a [[FIAT]] automotive plant. |
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==History== |
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[[Image:Townofcassino.JPG|thumb|left|250px|The town of Cassino from the upper part of the town]] |
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Cassino's origins lie in the [[Volsci]] settlement of [[Casinum]] , at the base of the nearby Monte Cairo. Casinum passed under the control of the [[Samnites]], but the Romans eventually gained control of Casinum, establishing a colony there in 312 BCE. At least once during [[Punic Wars]], [[Hannibal]] passed near Casinum. Casinium was also the site of a villa belonging to [[Marcus Terentius Varro]]. |
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The modern town which arose on the site of the ancient town of Casinum was called ''San Germano'', but in on [[28 July]], [[1863]] the name was officially reverted to "Cassino". |
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The site of fierce fighting during the [[Battle of Monte Cassino|Battles of Monte Cassino]] during [[World War II]], the old town was almost completely destroyed and was rebuilt south-east of its prior location in a relatively quick time. Thanks to this, even with the construction of a large numbers of roundabout sign and new junction the town has a somewhat disordered network of [[roads]]. The commercial expansion is growing really fast with the opening of many shopping mall that also created an incredible traffic congestion, in particulary to the roads wich access to the city. In the next few years will be also created "The City of Sport" a really large area with Football fields,swimming pool,Congress buildings,Bar,Restaurants,Pub,Disco and "The Faculty of Science" of The University of Cassino here will take place. |
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==Twin cities== |
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* {{flagicon|Germany}} - [[Berlin]], [[Germany]], since [[1969]] |
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* {{flagicon|Poland}} - [[Zamość]], [[Poland]], since [[1969]] |
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* {{flagicon|France}} - [[Falaise]], [[France]], since [[1974]] |
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* {{flagicon|Poland}} - [[Tychy]], [[Poland]], since [[1977]] |
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* {{flagicon|Serbia}} - [[Užice]], [[Serbia]] since [[1981]] |
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* {{flagicon|Canada}} - [[North York]], [[Canada]], since [[1987]] |
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* {{flagicon|Czech Republic}} - [[Karlovy Vary]], [[Czech Republic]], since [[1991]] |
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* {{flagicon|Italy}} - [[Ortona]], [[Italy]], since [[1991]] |
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* {{flagicon|Australia}} - [[Casino, New South Wales|Casino]], [[Australia]], since [[1997]] |
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* {{flagicon|Italy}} - [[Cavarzere]], [[Italy]], since [[1998]] |
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* {{flagicon|Malta}} - [[Isla Senglea]], [[Malta]], since [[2003]] |
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* {{flagicon|Italy}} - [[Leno, Italy|Leno]], [[Italy]], since [[2005]] |
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==Sports== |
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Cassino's [[football (soccer)|football]] team plays in the Italian [[Serie C2]]. |
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==People from Cassino== |
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*[[Antonio Labriola]], 1843-1904, [[philosopher]] |
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*[[Gino Matrundola]], 1940-, former Canadian [[politician]] |
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*[[Vittorio Miele]], 1926-1999, [[painter]] |
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==See also== |
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*[[Abbey of Monte Cassino]] |
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*[[Battle of Cassino]] |
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{{province of Frosinone}} |
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