Arpino

The town of Arpino has ancient origins. It dates back over 2000 years.

 Part of the reason Arpino has survived, is its location at the top of a hill/mountain.

 This is a medieval tower that overlooked and protected the town from invaders.

 This is the only remaining arch of its kind in the world. It is the entrance to Civitavecchia d'Arpino and one car can just squeeze through.

 One of the many overlooks, from which you can see the town of Arpino, shaped in an "x".

 In the ancient part of town, there are tiny streets and churches.

 Arpino is also home to many scholars. Throughout the town are poems by foreign poets who have visited Arpino. Their poems are inscribed on stones in their native language and then also in Italian.

 In the heart of Arpino, is this square and in the heart of the square you can see the ancient Roman road.

 If I'm not mistaken, this is Cicero, one of the most famous people from Arpino. Cicero lived during Roman times and is know for showing people around, hence the expression "fare da Cicerone".

 One of the many gates into the city. I believe this is called "la porta di Napoli" because the road led to Naples.

 One of the flags with Cicero on it.

 Another view of the square.

Arpino is a must-see in my mind, for its history, culture and beauty. It's amazing that the old walls have lasted 2000 years and the people still live there. There is a church devoted to the Madonna of Loreto because during the war (WWII) it is said that the town was covered in cloud and could not be bombed. The people believe that it was a miracle and devoted a church to this Madonna.