Ferentino, Medieval hill town in Frosinone Province, Italy
Description
Ferentino is a town in Frosinone Province that sits on a hilltop at about 390 meters elevation and is surrounded by sturdy stone walls. Narrow, paved streets wind between medieval buildings and lead to gates that once controlled entry to the town.
History
The Romans captured this Hernici settlement in 364 BC and made it a key location along the Via Latina route. The town became an administrative center that secured and controlled the surrounding region.
Culture
The Cathedral of Saints John and Paul houses a 12th-century mosaic floor created by a craftsman named Paulus, showing medieval artistic techniques. Visitors can see religious artworks that have survived to this day within the building.
Practical
The town is best explored on foot, since the streets between historical buildings are narrow and steep. Sturdy footwear is helpful because the stone pavement can be uneven in places.
Did you know?
The fortification walls show two different building techniques: the lower sections use large limestone blocks, while the upper parts were built with smaller rectangular tuff stones. These differences reveal construction phases and building methods from different periods.
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