Cassino, Italy
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| Comune di Cassino | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Mayor | Bruno Vincenzo Scittarelli |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Area | 82 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of December 31, 2004) | 32,593 |
| - Density | 397/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Cassinati |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Postal code | 03043 |
| Patron | 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 base of Monte Cairo at the confluence of the Liri and Rapido rivers. Today, it is the site of a FIAT auto plant and the University of Cassino.
The city is most famous for being the site of the Abbey of Montecassino. United States, British, Polish, New Zealand, Indian, French, Moroccan, Brazillian and Italian soldiers died during the fierce omonymous battle (1944). Many are buried in nearby cemeteries.
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[edit] History
Cassino's origins lie in 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.
[edit] Twin cities
- Berlin, Germany, since 1969
- Zamość, Poland, since 1969
- Falaise, France, since 1974- - Tychy, Poland, since 1977
- Uzice Serbia dal 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
[edit] Sports
Cassino's football plays in the Italian Serie C2.
[edit] See also
