ARPINO

'Arpino' is a comune (municipality) in the province of Frosinone in the region of Latium in central Italy.

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History

Main sights

History

Arpino was the Roman municipium '''Arpinum''' and the birthplace of Gaius Marius and Cicero.
The ancient city dated at least from the 7th century BC. Connected with both the Volscian and Samnite people, it was captured by the Romans and made a ''civitas sine suffragio'' in 305 BC. The city gained Roman suffrage in 188 BC and the status of a ''municipium'' in 90 BC.
It was historically part of the province of Terra di Lavoro, being transferred to Lazio during the Fascist government in Italy.

Main sights

Attractions include the circuit walls in polygonal masonry.