Cervaro Explained

Cervaro
Official Name:Comune di Cervaro
Coordinates:41.4833°N 67°W
Region:Lazio
Province:Frosinone (FR)
Mayor:Angelo D'Aliesio
Area Total Km2:39.41
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:8104
Population As Of:28 February 2017
Elevation M:250
Saint:Maria SS. de' Piternis
Day:September 8
Postal Code:03044
Area Code:0776

Cervaro is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio. It is located in the Liri valley, about 130km (80miles) southeast of Rome and about 50km (30miles) southeast of Frosinone.

Cervaro borders the following municipalities: Cassino, San Vittore del Lazio, Sant'Elia Fiumerapido, Vallerotonda, Viticuso.

History

Cervaro originated from a castle built here in the Early Middle Ages by abbot Petronax of Monte Cassino.

Cervaro was destroyed in the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II.

Main sights

The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is not far.

Transportation

The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino, with access also from Rome Fiumicino and Naples Airport.

Cervaro is easily reachable from Rome by train, bus or car from the Motorway A1 (Cassino exit). Cervaro is also connected by bus from the nearest villages and from the closest city of Cassino where buses link to other Lazio destinations. Cotral is the regional company which operates services in all Lazio.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.