Mentana
Let's discover Mentana together
Hello friends! Today I'm taking you on a tour of Mentana, a beautiful municipality in the metropolitan city of Rome in Lazio. This town has a population of 23,219 and offers many places to visit.
Physical geography
Let's start with the physical geography of Mentana. The city is classified as zone D with the code 1641 GR/G. The climate is therefore rather temperate with summers that are not too hot and mild winters.
History
Mentana has a very interesting history. The settlement developed from the 8th century onwards after the abandonment of the ancient Nomentum. Throughout history, the city underwent occupations and changes of ownership. For example, in 1058 Mentana was destroyed by the Normans but was later rebuilt. In 1798 Mentana was admitted to the Roman Republic of Napoleon I, but it was only in 1867 that the city became the scene of the famous Battle of Mentana.
Battle of Mentana
The Battle of Mentana took place on November 3, 1867 and was the culmination of the Risorgimento Campaign of the Roman Agro for the liberation of Rome. Giuseppe Garibaldi led the Garibaldi volunteers from different parts of Italy, as well as from Hungary and Russia. This battle saw the defeat of the Garibaldians, who were attacked by the Papal State and France.
Monuments and places of interest
Now let's move on to the monuments and places of interest in Mentana. First of all, there is the Convent of the Capuchin Friars Minor, a picturesque convent from 1609 located about 2 kilometers from Mentana. This convent was the place where Saint Crispin of Viterbo lived and worked from 1703 to 1709. The convent was also the reference point for Garibaldi both in 1849 and 1867.
The Church of San Nicola is another wonder of Mentana. It consists of two churches, one ancient and the other new. The ancient church is located near the historic center of the city, while the new church is located at the intersection of Via G.
Conclusions
Mentana is a city full of history and wonderful places to visit. If you want to spend a day discovering this beautiful town, don't hesitate to do so! I am sure you will be enchanted by its beauty and its history.
