The Town Ambassador Award goes to Gino Cucchi for his work as a bridge builder between the Italian and Canadian communities, and for his love for his hometown. It is a long road between San Donato Val di Comino in Italy and Toronto in Canada, 7,176 km to be precise. Read more…
On the last Saturday of October, the charming village of San Donato Val di Comino comes alive to celebrate the Taste of Autumn, an event with food and wine tasting to enjoy the fruits of this season. An opportunity for a walk in the Lazio side of the National Park Read more…
Saltarello is life. It is a dance of life, of liberation, of challenge. Saltarello contains a world of messages, proposals, waste, gambling, outburst, union and jealousy. Saltarello is an ancient dance. They danced almost always outdoors, on the farmyards, after intense working days in the harvest, in the wheat harvest Read more…
One summer evening,when you are visiting one of the nearly 100 towns of Ciociaria, it could happen that you will be attracted by what is ancient music that will make you want to dance in the square. Just let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of the music to Read more…
This is a new experience for all those who love outdoor activities in uncontaminated areas where history and nature merge. We are talking about Val di Comino, part of the Lazio side of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise where 120 km of trails were recently opened for Read more…
On the occasion of its 120 years anniversary, Fieracavalli has organized a Summer Tour to the international equestrian centre of Atina in the beautiful Val di Comino. From 20 to 22 July there will be an exhibition dedicated to the horse and the equestrian world that connects to tourism and promotion Read more…
Terra di Passo Tarantella of San Donato Val di Comino is a festival of Italian folk music formed to brighten the summers of the Comino Valley and to appreciate not only the historical and natural beauties but also the cheerful and light-hearted spirit of the people. San Donato Val di Read more…
In the middle of Via Maggiore is a stone called “San Bernardino” or “stone of the scandal.” Upon this rock, an insolvent borrower sat for a few hours, depending on the amount of money owed. With this act the borrower admitted his total failure. Bernardino, actually “Blessed” and not “Saint”, Read more…
These are baked goods, such as calzones (folded pizza), stuffed with pecorino, parmesan cheese, peperone and eggs. They were prepared during Holy Week and eaten on Easter Sunday after the blessing of the priest.
In 1756, the remains of Santa Costanza were brought to San Donato Val di Comino. She was one of the first Christian martyrs killed with a sword to her throat. The saint became con-patron saint of San Donato and protector from the “fevers”. The festivities are a re-enactment with popular Read more…
