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The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 6.0 (average on 2 votes)Coordinates : 41.388722,13.907661 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : The village is situated on a large territory, considering the number of people (less than 4000). A region rich in history and beautiful scenery. In the valley we find the river and the river Garigliano Peccia, leaders of some beautiful natural scenery. The rest of the rural landscape is colored by many varieties of shrubs, fruit trees, crops, vineyards and olive groves, fields of corn, etc.. It also happens to see it animated, roads and paths, from farm animals and wild animals, such as horses, sheep, goats, cows, hedgehogs, foxes, snakes, struts and other snakes, birds of prey, ravens and crows, owls, bats , crickets, bees, grasshoppers and other insects, not to mention all the other animals kept in the stables or in the gardens, such as ducks, turkeys, dogs and cats, pigs, etc.. In addition to the valley (fractions of Bivio Mortola, Campolongo, Casamarina and Mortola), residents also live in the villages located further upstream, ie: Historical Center, Fireplace, Vallevona and Cocuruzzo. From each are usable fascinating views: panorama of the area and the surrounding mountains, with views of the valley fields, nature and the houses, the Abbey of Monte Cassino and Monte Cairo behind, and views of city centers and the Castle , medieval fortress located at the apex of the Old Town. Other buildings are centuries-old churches, including St. Mary Major, Holy Savior, St. Mary of Mortola, Farneto Church, Sanctuary of Monte Camino and the Hermitage of the Eternal Father. In the countryside, often you can see ruins and abandoned houses. In the summer the village is full also of fairs and festivals: Festival of the Gnocchi and the Feast of St. Rocco in Old Town, Festival of ham in Mortola, the Feast of the Pig and Pizza in Cocuruzzo, Festival Petaccelle and Ceci to Casamarina, Feast the Zappatina (or Watermelon Festival) and the Feast of street games "Pazziammo" to Bivio Mortola. During the year, however also held a Gymkhana, Rally car racing, a bicycle race and other events.Recommended equipment : Any type of camera and lens: wide angle, normal or short telephoto for landscapes and urban views, medium and super-telephoto pictures of animals and people. Stand for astrophotography, and panoramic views that are rare or absent public streetlights and other lights.Best months : From spring to autumn for more light during the day, but also in winter considering the little light pollution produced by the country and so great for astronomical photos.How to get there : On the motorway, the A1, exit at San Vittore del Lazio and continue on SS 430. By train, get off at Rocca D'Evandro-S. Vittore and continue on SS 430.Visits : For picnics and treks there is no charge.Notes : Rocca D'Evandro is a small village of Alto Casertano, on the border with Lazio. In fact linguistic and cultural ties with both the traditional bell with that of Lower Ciociaria. | | Nearby:   Cassino 13 km
  Sessa Aurunca 17 km
  Massiccio del Monte Cairo 21 km
  Pietravairano 23 km
  Parco naturale dei Monti Aurunci 24 km
  Parco Regionale di Gianola e Monte di Scauri 25 km
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