- Cori, Italy
Infobox CityIT
official_name = Comune di Cori
img_coa = Cori-Stemma.gif
img_coa_small = yes
region =Lazio
province = Latina (LT)
elevation_m = 384
area_total_km2 = 86
population_as_of =2004-12-31
population_total = 10802
population_density_km2 =122
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|41|39|N|12|55|E
frazioni = Giulianello
telephone = 06
postalcode = 04010
gentilic = Coresi
saint =
day =
mayor = Tommaso Conti
website = [http://www.comune.cori.lt.it/ www.comune.cori.lt.it]Cori is a town and "
comune " in theprovince of Latina , in theLazio region of centralItaly .History
Cori was well developed in the age of the expansion of Rome (7th-6th century BC). It became a Roman possession after the Social War (90-88 BC), maintaining some administrative and political autonomy.
In the Middle Ages Cori was often allied with its neighbour
Velletri Main sights
*The Temple of Hercules (early 1st century BC).
*Sanctuary of "Madonna del Soccorso".
*"Santa Maria della Pietà", originally in Romanesque style, rebuilt in the 17th century
*Church of St. Francis (1521-26).
*Church of "Santa Oliva", built in 1467-85 over a Roman temple dedicated toJanus . In the apse is a fresco ofPinturicchio 's school. Annexed is a cloister from 1480. Neaby are the remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux.
*"Ponte della Catena" ("Chain Bridge").
*Oratory of "SS. Annunziata", with frescos.
*Church of St. John the Baptist (16th century).Transportation
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