Cassino
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Cassino is a town located in the province of Frosinone in the southern part of Italy's Lazio region. While the provided information doesn't specify what makes it particularly notable, it is an established municipality in central Italy.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Cassino
- Italian comune.official_name
- Città di Cassino
- Italian comune.image_skyline
- Cassino italy.jpg
- Italian comune.image_caption
- The town of Cassino from the upper part of the town.
- Italian comune.region
- Lazio
- Italian comune.province
- Frosinone (FR)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Caira, Montecassino, San Cesareo, San Michele, San Pasquale, Sant'Angelo in Theodice, Sant'Antonino, San Bartolomeo
- Italian comune.mayor
- Enzo Salera
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 83.42
- Italian comune.population_total
- 35969
- Italian comune.population_as_of
- 31 July 2021
- Italian comune.population_demonym
Article
25 sectionsContents
- History
- Ancient
- Medieval
- Modern era
- World War II and afterwards
- Geography
- Climate
- Main sights
- Abbey of Monte Cassino
- Archaeological sites
- War Cemeteries
- Natural areas
- Museums
- Economy
- Education
- Transport
- Roads
- Rail
- Bus
- Sports
- Twin cities
- People
- See also
- References
- External links
Cassino () is a comune in the province of Frosinone at the southern end of the region of Lazio.
It is located at the foot of Monte Cairo near the confluence of the Gari and Liri rivers and on the via Casilina between Rome and Naples. The city is best known as the site of the Abbey of Montecassino and the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II, which resulted in huge Allied and German casualties, as well as the nearly total destruction of the town itself. It is also home to the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio.