Gallinaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian Lazio region. It is about 110 km east of Rome and about 40 km east of Frosinone.

Geography

Gallinaro is located in the Comino Valley and is crossed by Rio Mollo, a tributary river of Melfa. It borders the municipalities of Alvito, Atina, Picinisco, San Donato Val di Comino and Settefrati. The town is 21 km from Sora, 25 km from Cassino, 48 km from Frosinone and 138 km from Rome.

History

The town was first mentioned in 1023, probably founded by the counts of Sora. In 1067 it became property of the counts of Aquino. The sanctuary of St. Gerard was built in the 13th century.

Main sights

People