Roccasecca, Medieval commune in Province of Frosinone, Italy
Located beneath Monte Asprano, Roccasecca stands at the entrance of two mountain passes leading to Valle di Comino at 245 meters elevation.
The strategic fortress of Roccasecca controlled access to important valleys, serving as a station for Roman legions crossing the River Melfa via three ancient bridges.
Thomas Aquinas, the influential medieval philosopher and theologian, was born in 1225 at the castle of his father, Count Landulf of Aquino.
The town divides into distinct sections including Roccasecca Centro, Castello, and Caprile, connected by local transportation networks to surrounding communities.
Three Roman-era bridges remain intact across the River Melfa, marking the historical military route through this strategic mountain passage.
Location: Province of Frosinone
Capital city: Roccasecca
Elevation above the sea: 245 m
Website: http://www.comune.roccasecca.fr.it
Shares border with: Colfelice, Colle San Magno, Pontecorvo, San Giovanni Incarico, Santopadre, Castrocielo, Rocca d'Arce
Website: http://comune.roccasecca.fr.it
GPS coordinates: 41.55000,13.66667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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