Arpino
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| Comune di Arpino | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Mayor | Fabio Forte |
| Elevation | 450 m |
| Area | 55 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of 2004-12-31) | 7,736 |
| - Density | 80/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Arpinati |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Postal code | 03033 |
| Patron | Madonna of Loreto |
| - Day | December 10 |
| Website: www.comune.arpino.fr.it | |
Arpino is a comune (municipality) in the province of Frosinone in the region of Latium in central Italy.
[edit] History
It was the Roman Arpinum and the birthplace of Gaius Marius and Cicero.
The ancient city dated at least from the 7th century BCE. Connected with both the Volscian and Samnite people, it was captured by the Romans and made a civitas sine suffragio in 305 BCE. The city gained Roman suffrage in 188 BCE and the status of a municipium in 90 BCE.
It was historically part of the province of Terra di Lavoro, being transferred to Lazio during the Fascist government in Italy.
[edit] Main sights
Attractions include the circuit walls in polygonal masonry.
Lazio · Comunes of the province of Frosinone
