Ceccano

History

The town had its origins as an ancient Volscian citadel that surrendered to the Romans in 330 BC (424 Ab Urbe Condita).^[3] Its name in ancient times was Fabrateria Vetus.

According to tradition, the name was changed into the current one in the early Middle Ages. This was done in honor of one Petronius Ceccanus – father of

From 3 November 1943 and 31 May 1944, during World War II, the town suffered 38 air attacks from Allied forces despite having no strategical importance. During one of these air attacks, the Church of Santa Maria a Fiume – a national monument, was destroyed. Canadian Army war artist Charles Comfort painted the town as it appeared during the Second World War.

Main sights

• Church of Santa Maria a Fiume (13th century), rebuilt on the original lines after the destruction in World War II
• Church of San Nicola (12th century), including columns with inscriptions in Lombard style.
• Castello dei Conti, a medieval castle overlooking the
  Sacco River
  Valley.

During excavations for the construction of the TAV high speed railroad, remains of a large Roman villa have been discovered.

Twin towns

• Plouzané, France
• Cancún, Mexico

References

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