Strangolagalli
Welcome to Strangolagalli!
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about Strangolagalli, a municipality in the Lazio region that has about 2270 inhabitants. It is a fascinating place with many stories to tell. Are you ready to discover them together?
Physical geography
Territory
Strangolagalli is located on the slopes of the Ernici Mountains, with a breathtaking view of the Liri Valley. In the surroundings of the municipality, there are the springs of the Triano River, also known as the "Silver Stream," a lovely place to visit.
Climate
Do you know what climatic classification Italian municipalities have? Strangolagalli falls into zone D with 1830 GR/G. In short, you can expect a Mediterranean climate with slightly colder winters.
Origins of the name
The meaning of the name Strangolagalli is uncertain, but there are many amusing theories. One hypothesis is that it derives from the Byzantine term "strongylos" (meaning "circular") and the Lombard word "wall" (meaning "palisade"), indicating a fortified place with a circular palisade. Another legend says that the name derives from an ancient siege, in which the citizens would have strangled all the roosters to avoid alerting the enemy. Or yet, a scholar of the seventeenth century placed the villa of one "Astragalo Gallo" in the territory of Strangolagalli, but the name of the person in question could have been invented.
History
Strangolagalli was probably a Roman settlement, as shown by some finds discovered in the area. The castle, which appears in the documents since 1097, would have been originally built by the Lombards and then passed to the Girini, to the lordship of Veroli, and to the D'Aquino. In the fifteenth century, Strangolagalli was at the center of conflicts between Angevins and Aragonese, to then end up under the control of the Papal States in the following century. During World War II, the town suffered damages due to the retreat of German troops.
Symbols
The municipal coat of arms is very peculiar: a silver shield with a rampant fox on the left and a polychrome rooster turned to the right, grabbed by the front paws of the fox.
Monuments and places of interest
The historic center
The buildings of Strangolagalli wind around the main street, which follows the top of the hill. You can still admire the remains of the walls of a square tower, which will make you feel transported in time.
Religious architecture
;Church of San Michele Arcangelo The main church of the village is dedicated to the Archangel Michael and was renovated in the eighteenth century by the bishop of Frosinone-Veroli-Ferentino. The church of San Rocco, instead, was destroyed by the Germans during World War II and has never been rebuilt.
Conclusions
Here is Strangolagalli for you, a fascinating place full of history. If you want to take a walk among the remains of the castle, visit the Church of San Michele Arcangelo or simply enjoy the panoramic view, this is the right place for you!
