Broccostella
Welcome to Broccostella: a town in the heart of Lazio
Hello everyone! Today, I'm going to talk about Broccostella, a town located in the Frosinone province, in the green heart of Lazio. With only 2,672 inhabitants, Broccostella is a real gem worth visiting, both for the beauty of the place and its history and traditions.
Discovering the physical geography of Broccostella
Broccostella is located near Sora, in a panoramic and suggestive position. Its historic center is located at an altitude of 527 m on the Brocco hill, from which the town takes its name. The surrounding area is crossed by the Fibreno river, which originates in the nearby Posta Fibreno lake and flows into the Liri river, in the town of Sora.
Hunting for the meaning of the name Broccostella
The name Broccostella derives from two ancient localities: one is Brocco (Broctus in the Middle Ages), which takes its name from the hill, and the other is Madonna della Stella, the main center of the town along the state road.
The history of Broccostella
Broccostella has a long history dating back to the Roman era. Artifacts have been found that suggest a settlement from that period near the Madonna della Stella center. In a document from 1017, reference is made to the Brocco hill and a church of San Vito, but not to a inhabited center. The castle was built between this date and 1137.
The Brocco castle, following the events of Sora, was at the center of the conflict between Emperors and Popes in the late Middle Ages. In 1230, it was destroyed by Frederick II of Swabia, like other fortified centers in the Duchy of Sora. An anonymous writer described it in 1579 as:
Symbols of Broccostella
Broccostella also has its own coat of arms and flag, which represent its history and values.
What to see in Broccostella: monuments and places of interest
Broccostella is rich in monuments and historic sites to visit. One of the most important monuments is the Madonna della Stella Church, designed by the architect Giuseppe Zander and built in the 1960s. The church was restored and liturgically adapted in 2010, with the installation of three mosaics. The San Michele Arcangelo church, located in the historic center, dates back to 1935 and is dedicated to the parish priest of Brocco who was elevated to the dignity of Bishop of Alatri.
Other interesting places to discover are the Madonna delle Chiaie Church, dating back to the fifteenth century and preserving a fifteenth-century fresco depicting the Madonna with Child, and the Parish of Santa Maria della Stella and San Michele Arcangelo, which Bishop Edoardo Facchini, future Bishop of Anagni-Alatri, proposed to Mons. Antonio Maria Iannotta for the erection as a second parish, in 1922.
Conclusions
Broccostella is a small but very interesting town, which offers visitors an overview of the history, culture, and traditions of Lazio. I recommend visiting it if you're looking for a quiet and suggestive place to spend a few days of relaxation. I hope you enjoyed my article and have been invited to discover this beautiful town!
