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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". |
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 |
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 Human Movement Sciences" of The University of Cassino here will take place. |
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Revision as of 20:16, 15 February 2008
Comune di Cassino | |
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  Comune di Cassino Location of Comune di Cassino in Italy  Comune di Cassino Comune di Cassino (Lazio) | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′N 13°50′E / 41.500°N 13.833°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bruno Vincenzo Scittarelli |
| Area | |
• Total | 82 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 32,593 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cassinati |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 03043 |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Patron saint | St. Benedict |
| Website | www.comune.cassino.fr.it |
Cassino is a comune in the province of Frosinone, Italy, at the southern end of the region of Lazio.
Cassino is located at the foot of Monte Cairo near the confluence of the Rapido and Liri rivers. The city is best known as the site of the Abbey of Montecassino and the 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.
History
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.
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".
The site of fierce fighting during the 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 Human Movement Sciences" of The University of Cassino here will take place.
Twin cities
- Berlin, Germany, since 1969
- Zamość, Poland, since 1969
- Falaise, France, since 1974- - Tychy, Poland, since 1977
- Užice, Serbia since 1981
- North York, Canada, since 1987
- Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, since 1991
- Ortona, Italy, since 1991
- Casino, Australia, since 1997- - Cavarzere, Italy, since 1998
- Isla Senglea, Malta, since 2003- - Leno, Italy, since 2005
Sports
Cassino's football team plays in the Italian Serie C2.
People from Cassino
- Antonio Labriola, 1843-1904, philosopher
- Gino Matrundola, 1940-, former Canadian politician
- Vittorio Miele, 1926-1999, painter
See also
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