Campodimele

Infobox CityIT
official_name = Comune di Campodimele
img_coa = Campodimele-Stemma.gif
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region = RegioneIT|sigla=LAZ
province = Latina (LT)
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elevation_m = 647
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area_total_km2 = 38
population_footnotes =
population_as_of = 01-01-2007
population_total = 681
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population_density_km2 = 17
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gentilic = UCFIRST:campomelani
telephone = 0771
postalcode = 04020
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saint = St Onuphrius
day = 12 June
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mapy = #expr:13 + 32 / 60.0
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native_name = Campodimele
name = Campodimele


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Campodimele is a town and commune in the province of Latina, in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located on a steep Karstic hill, between the Monti Ausoni and Monti Aurunci ranges.

The economy is mostly based on agriculture.

History

"Campus Mellis "rose probably over the ruins of Apiola, a very ancient Latin city, destroyed by Tarquinius Priscus, fifth king of Rome (579 BC); the ruins of Apiola are visible 6 km away from the present-day historic center of Campodimele.In the 6th century AD the Lombards established the first fortified settlement, while in the following century if was part of the possessions of the Monastery of Montecassino.

From 916 it was acquired by the Duchy of Gaeta. "Campo de Melle "is mentioned again in a donation by the Consul of Fondi in 1072. In 1087, Pope Victor III has a list of the abbey's property sculpted onto the bronze door of the Basilica of Montecassino. In 1384 it became a possession of the Caetani family of Fondi, but, in 1497, Frederick of Aragon gave the county of Fondi with the surrounding duchies, including Campodimele, to the Colonna family.

In 1534 Giulia Gonzaga fled her from the attempted capture by the Algerian pirate Hayreddin Barbarossa. In 1591 the fief was inherited by Luigi Carafa, Prince of Stigliano.Campodimele gained municipal rights in 1813.

During World War II the Gustav Line passed from Campodimele. Alberto Moravia, who had been deported here, took inspiration from the happenings of the time for his novel "La Ciociara".

Main sights

*The walls (11th century AD).
*Monastery of "Sant'Onofrio", founded by Desiderius of Montecassino in the 11th century.
*Parish church of "San Michele Arcangelo", built in the 11th century over a pre-existing pagan temple.
*Church of" Annunziata" (13th century)

Transportation

Campodimele can be reached through the Liri Valley State Road 82.www.Campodimele.com