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Aquinum

Aquinum
A journey through history, nature and religion
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A journey through history

Aquinum

Near Kairos Resort you can visit the splendid Aquinum, an ancient Roman city famous for its complex defense system, the monumental remains ofthe urban area, and its baths. A Roman colony during the time of Marc Antony, Octavian and Lepidus, the ancient city of Aquinum lies in the center of the Liri Valley at the foot of Mount Cairo and has conspicuous remains of the ancient grandeur of the Romans of that time. We recommend that you visit this Archaeological Area and discover all its monuments!

The nature reserve

The Aquinum area consists of two areas that originated from the Capo d’Acqua d’Aquino spring. The first area consists of 129 hectares of land and includes the monumental remains of the late republican and imperial city of Aquinas, spread over a large travertine slab. The second zone, on the other hand, of 3 hectares, was established to protect the spring wetland. This is a unique area that is certainly worth a visit!

A journey through history

St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas, an iconic figure of Frusinate, was born in Roccasecca in 1224. A man of faith and a great thinker, he is considered themost important exponent of Western philosophical thought and one of the greatest Christian theologians. St. Thomas is known for his monumental theological and philosophical work, where he skillfully intertwined the classics of thought and the Christian tradition. His works have become an integral part of the heritage of faith and have helped shape the face of the Church.