Pontecorvo
Let's discover Pontecorvo together!
Hello everyone, today I will talk about Pontecorvo, an Italian Municipality located in the province of Frosinone, in the Liri Valley. Pontecorvo has a population of 12319 inhabitants and is characterized by a territory crossed by the Liri river.
Physical geography
Territory
The territory of Pontecorvo, as already mentioned, is crossed by the Liri river, which gives the city a breathtaking natural landscape.
Climate
The climate of the city is characterized by hot and sultry summers, which, however, can be shaken by afternoon thunderstorms due to the thermoconvective activity of the area. Autumn, on the other hand, is mild and rainy, especially in the months of October and November. Finally, winter can see temperatures below zero in the morning, accompanied by the typical fog that dissipates only during the late morning. Pontecorvo is also known for its snowfalls, although not a constant presence: the last real snowfall dates back to 2012, when the town reached 20 cm of snow, less than the nearby Cassino but still significant.
Origins of the name
The name "Pontecorvo" dates back to the "Pons curvus", the curved bridge that can be admired on the Liri river in the center of the city. Probably, the "corvo" represents a symbol of the Benedictines who had control over the area, as evidenced by the city's coat of arms which depicts a crow surmounting a curved bridge.
History
Prehistory
The area of Pontecorvo dates back to the Neolithic period, as evidenced by bone finds in the Vetrine area. Probably, the first populations took refuge in the caves of the nearby hills. Bronze and Iron Age artifacts have also been found.
Pontecorvo and "Fregellae"
In the city, it is possible to admire the coats of arms with the letters S.P.Q.F., or "Senatus Popolusque Fregellanus". This refers to the legend that "Fregellae", the city destroyed by Roman power, would have found refuge in this territory. Some archaeological finds suggest that some of its inhabitants moved north, building a "pagus" near Lake San Giovanni, while others would have taken refuge on the left bank of the river, on a rocky spur that dominates the Liri.
These are just some of the many interesting aspects of Pontecorvo, a city with ancient roots immersed in the pristine nature of the surrounding hills. It is impossible not to fall in love with this city, which has so much to offer to those who visit it!
