Sonnino, Mountain commune in Province of Latina, Italy
Sonnino is a mountain commune in the Province of Latina in central Italy's Lazio region. Located at an elevation of 430 meters (1,410 feet), it spreads across approximately 63 square kilometers of hilly terrain.
The first documented mention of this settlement appears in a papal document from 999, when the De Sompnino family began controlling it until 1369. After that period, various rulers shaped its development through the centuries.
Two patron saints shape the local celebrations here: Saint Gaspar del Bufalo on October 21 and Saint Mark on April 25, with festivals that mark the community's religious calendar. These observances bring residents together to honor their spiritual traditions.
The municipality maintains connections with sister towns across Europe, including Eysines in France, Kanal ob Soči in Slovenia, and Binasco in Italy. These partnerships reflect its role within a broader European network of communities.
In July 1819, Vatican Cardinal and Secretary of State Ercole Consalvi issued orders to destroy the settlement because it had become a refuge for bandits and outlaws. This dramatic episode reveals how uncontrolled the region had become during that time.
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