Frosinone, Administrative commune in Lazio, Italy
Frosinone is a commune in Lazio, roughly 75 kilometers (47 miles) southeast of Rome, standing at an elevation of 291 meters (955 feet) near the A1 Rome-Naples motorway. The settlement spreads across several levels, connecting older quarters on elevated ground with newer districts along the main traffic routes.
Human traces date back to the Lower Paleolithic, before the Volsci settled the area in the sixth century before Christ. The Romans later conquered the settlement and developed it into a node along the Via Latina.
The name echoes the Volsci roots, while the streets today show the pace of a provincial capital, where administrative staff and students move between buildings. The piazzas serve as meeting points where locals gather for coffee or pause between errands.
The town sits on the main traffic corridor between Rome and Naples, so public transport runs regularly. Many facilities are located in the upper quarters, so expect some uphill walking.
Archaeological digs have uncovered remnants of a Roman amphitheater that still mark the townscape today. The ruins lie scattered in the older sections, recalling how important the settlement was during the classical period.
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