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Campodimele
Venturing a little further inland from Itri, there are fertile, verdant valleys with a wonderful patchwork of fields intermittently dotted with traditional old farmhouses.
The picturesque, medieval village of Campodimele is perched high on a hilltop at an altitude of 645 metres, and is encircled by formidable walls, with 12 cylindrical turrets, and ancient houses that form part of the defensive structure. Campodimele was once renowned for its production of honey.
There is a path, which is known by the locals as “Lover’s Lane” which winds around the town walls, from which there are stunning views of the countryside. This area is part of the Aurunci Natural Park and Campodimele houses its headquarters.
There are two churches, one is dedicated to San Michele Arcangelo, (11th century) built over an existing pagan temple. The church of the Annunziata dates back to the 13th century.
In addition there is the restored Benedictine Monastery of San Onofrio, founded by Desiderius of Montecassino, which was built in 1078. On the 12th and 30th June there is a pilgrimage from the town to the Monastery.
Alberto Moravio spent time in Campodimele during WWII, and took inspiration from these difficult times to write his novel La Ciociara (which was made into a film in 1960 starring Sophia Lauren – “La Ciociara” / “Two Women”.
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