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A charming Roman/Medieval village. You can admire the ancient walls of the acropolis of Civitavecchia di Arpino and the tower of the famous composer Cicero. The site offers a magnificent view of the Liri Valley and glimpses of the Comino Valley.

It is found along the path of San Benedetto going up from Arpino

The acropolis, with its pointed arch and Cicero's tower, is located above Arpino along the path of San Benedetto

Alvito is a charming town in Lazio, famous for the Cantelmo Castle, a magnificent medieval fortress. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, the village offers a well-preserved historic center and an authentic atmosphere. Ideal for history and nature lovers.

Isola del Liri, a city-island crossed by the Liri river, has a history that dates back to the time of the Lords of the place, the sons of the Longobard steward Pietro il Maggiore. Famous for its ancient paper industry, it is recovering its past with the "Museum of Civilization of Paper and Telecommunications". The city is notable for the suggestive "Grande" waterfall, unique of its kind in Italy, and the monumental 14th-18th century Boncompagni-Viscogliosi Castle, together with several churches and historical sites of interest.

The ruins of the castle of Sora are easily reachable from the town. They offer a splendid view of the city.

According to some, it can be placed in the middle of the Iron Age between the VIII/VII century BC. the pointed arch of the acropolis of Civitavecchia is the only survivor of its kind in the whole Mediterranean area. This is a typical shelf arch which forms a "scea" door. The whole Acropolis is beautiful, as is the view from up there.

Acropolis of Arpino, commonly called the Acropolis of Civitavecchia, is an important site for the knowledge of the megalithic architecture of southern Lazio.