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Aquino

Aquino, the ancient Aquinum, was once an important logistical and commercial centre along the via Latina. From 211 BC Aquinum acquired the title "Urbe", a distinction then only the prerogative of Rome. Though not becoming a Municipium until imperial times the town however possessed a mint and had the rights of coinage (up to 3rd cent.). After the destruction of Fregellae its political and military status grew to such an extent that the town became the most important centre between Rome and Capua. Aquino is custodian of many impressive remains belonging to its illustrious past, one of which is the Romanesque Church of S. Maria della Libera (11th cent.), erected over the remains of an ancient temple dedicated to Hercules Liberator. S. Maria della Libera has now been declared a National Monument. On the left there is a triumphal arch, built in the 1st century BC, to supposedly honour Mark Antony. At present, it is submerged by the water and only its columns and Corinthian capitals remain visible. Also to be seen there are the captivating remains of the Capitolium, an amphithetre, heated public baths and remnants of Patrician villas, in one of which was born the Latin poet Juvenal. Another famous native was the emperor Poscennius Niger; but of course Aquino's most outstanding figure remains St. Thomas Aquinas, the philosopher Saint whose works were of tremendous theological importance for Christian faith.

Information
	Mayor:	Antonino Grincia
	Town Hall:	tel. 0776728003
	Population:	5337 ca
	Altitude:	60 m
	Distance from Frosinone	40 Km
	Police:	tel. 0776.728001
	Traffic Police	tel. 0776.726589
	Tourist Office	tel. 0776.728003
	Patrono:	S. Tommaso
	Giorno di mercato:	Domenica
	C.A.P.	03031
	Pronto soccorso	tel. 118

Events
• Festa e accensione dei "faoni" in onore di S.Tommaso d'Aquino (6-7 marzo) • Premio S. Tommaso di Aquino (marzo) • Esibizione dei gruppi addobbati con palme (sabato delle Palme) • Estate aquinate (agosto) • Sagra degli "Abbottapezzent" (agosto) • Festa della Madonna del Canneto (23 agosto) • Festa di S. Costanzo vescovo (1 settembre) • Festa della Madonna della Libera (I domenica di Ottobre).

Museum
• Museo della Città (Reperti Archeologici di epoca romana e medioevale) Tel. 0776728003

C'è da vedere
• Cattedrale e Monumento a S.Tommaso • Chiesa di S.ta Maria della Libera e scalinata con "tabulae lusoriae" romane • Borgo Medievale castello, torre e casa di S. Tommaso con mostra iconografica permanente • Ruderi della chiesetta di S. Tommaso • Porta S. Lorenzo • Arco onorario di Marcantonio • Area archeologica "Aquinum" • Parco del Vallone

Famous people
• Decimo Giunio Giovenale (Poeta satirico latino) • Pescennio Negro (Imperatore Romano) • S. Tommaso d'Aquino (Dottore della chiesa e Padre della Filosofia scolastica) • Rinaldo d'Aquino (Poeta del "Dolce Stil Novo")

Special dish
• Gli "Abbottapezzent"

Fairs
• S. Maria (24 marzo) • S. Vincenzo (III domenica di maggio) • S. Magno (19 agosto) Mercatino dell'usato (I domenica del mese)

Where to eat and sleep
Consult the list of Hotels and Restaurants

Come si raggiunge
By train: Train Roma-Napoli via Cassino to Aquino. By Motorway: A1(Milano-Napoli) exit Pontecorvo; turning left, after 200 meters a crossroads indicating Aquino.