Rocchetta a Volturno
- Population: 1,125
- Elevation: 550 metres asl
Walks and excursions
(MB1) Fonti dei Volturno - Colle Fardini
(MC1) Casteinuovo a Volturno - Rio Petrara
(MC2) Casteinuovo a Volturno - Colle Fardini
(MC3) Monumento ai Caduti - Monte Marrone - Passo della Tagliola
Historic sites
Near Castelnuovo al Volturno, in a place called Falde Monte Marrone, a war memorial is dedicated to the soldiers of the "Corpo Italiano di Liberazione"; the Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno includes the very ancient "Crypt of Epiphanius"; Shrine of Madonna delle Grotte, featuring XVII century frescoes; Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
Interesting facts or places
Rocchetta Alta (also called Rocchetta Vecchia), the former old town with its ancient stone houses, overlooks Rocchetta al Volturno from up a hill; many bird species dwell near the lake at Volturno Springs.
Celebrations
The typical Festa del Cervo (Deer's festival) is celebrated on the last Carnival day in Castelnuovo al Volturno.
Traditions
In Castelnuovo al Volturno, zampognas (a type of double chantered pipes) are traditionally built and played.
Gastronomy
Pecora al cuttur (stewed sheep meat), snails with chicory, pasta and orapi (wild spinach), sagne e fagioli (pasta with bean sauce), patate alla tiella (potatoes cooked in a typical copper pot).
Rocchetta a Volturno
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
Rocchetta a Volturno
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
