Along the path that connects the Canneto Valley with Settefrati is a rock with the imprint of the head of the statue of the Black Madonna.
The legend says that after the statue was found, some shepherds tried to take her to the town, but as they moved away from the valley, the statue grew heavier and heavier until they could no longer lift it and it fell, leaving a imprint on the rock.
On the slopes of the mountains Settefrati you can spot a child's head.
It is not unusual to find people and tourists who move the rocks in search of the baby's profile
Esperia gives its name to a breed of pony, originally from Mounts Ausoni and Aurunci.
It is one of the fifteen breeds of limited diffusion recognized by the Association of Italian Breeders.
It is the only Italian breed called "pony".
The horse is small in size and has a shiny black cloak.
It has great stamina, is rustic and perfectly adapted for harsh environments.
The Esperia pony has a proud carriage and a lively character and made home in the wild on the Aurunci Mountains, on Lepini and overlooking Mount Cairo.
The breed began in 1882 with 5 Arabian race horses, from Nedjid being crossed with native horses. It is currently used in stables and equestrian centers, in particular to start children riding.
The territory of Piglio is littered with caves which are of great importance for their beauty and for the presence of stalagmites and stalactites.
Among the, the one located at the Franciscan complex of San Lorenzo, where the blessed Andrea Conti lived for more than forty years.
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