Arpino
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| Comune di Arpino | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Mayor | Fabio Forte |
| Elevation | 450 m |
| Area | 55 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of 2004-12-31) | 7,736 |
| - Density | 80/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Arpinati |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Postal code | 03033 |
| Patron | Madonna of Loreto |
| - Day | December 10 |
| Website: www.comune.arpino.fr.it | |
Arpino is a comune (municipality) in the province of Frosinone in the region of Latium in central Italy.
[edit] History
Arpino was the Roman municipium Arpinum and the birthplace of Gaius Marius and Cicero.
The ancient city dated at least from the 7th century BC. Connected with both the Volscian and Samnite people, it was captured by the Romans and made a civitas sine suffragio in 305 BC. The city gained Roman suffrage in 188 BC and the status of a municipium in 90 BC.
It was historically part of the province of Terra di Lavoro, being transferred to Lazio during the Fascist government in Italy.
[edit] Main sights
Attractions include the circuit walls in polygonal masonry.
