Gallinaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian Lazio region. It is about east of Rome and about east of Frosinone.
Geography Gallinaro is located in the Comino Valley and is crossed by Rio Mollo, a tributary river of Melfa. It borders the municipalities of Alvito, Atina, Picinisco, San Donato Val di Comino and Settefrati. The town is from Sora, from Cassino, from Frosinone and from Rome.
History The town was first mentioned in 1023, probably founded by the counts of Sora. In 1067 it became property of the counts of Aquino. The sanctuary of St. Gerard was built in the 13th century. History of Gallinaro (municipal website) History of Gallinaro (office of tourism)
Main sights Old town Old town of Gallinaro (municipal website) St. Gerard Sanctuary (12th century) St. Gerard Sanctuary (municipal website) Church of St. John (14th century) Church of St. John (municipal website) Child Jesus of Gallinaro Child Jesus of Gallinaro (municipal website) CHIESA SANTA MESIA ELIA NARDELLI
People Paolo Tullio (1949-2015), chef, restaurateur, critic
References
External links
Official website Office of Tourism of Gallinaro