Santi Cosma e Damiano


Coat of arms of Santi Cosma e Damiano

Santi Cosma e Damiano, in the province of Latina, is on three levels that correspond to three different historical periods. At the top is the windy old town "ventosa" with a medieval tower overlooking all the mountains and the sea of the Gulf of Gaeta.

On the mountain slopes is the historic center with the Church of Santi Cosma and Damiano and the city that was largely destroyed during World War II. Finally there is the village in a valley, close to the main communication lines towards the sea.

The romantic area of the Old Town, nestled in a valley and protected from the north winds, is characterized by orange and lemon trees and from there one enters directly into the paths that wind through the olive groves with the traditional dry stone walls that maintain the cultivated terraces.


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Typical Dishes 

Laina is a type of handmade pasta, typical of the lower Ciociaria andSanti Cosma e Damiano. It is obtained by mixing the wheat flour with water and salt. The...

Special Experiences 

The 'stramma' (Ampelodesma) is a very hardy perennial herb also known as 'tagliamani' for its sharp leaves that can hurt your hands. This poor quality...
Horse Riding 

Santi Cosma e Damiano is well known to lovers of horseracing for the presence of the Garigliano Hippodrome, near the last bends of the river before its mouth...
Archeotourism 

The Gustav Line had been built by the Germans to stop the advance of the allies to Rome and it was a natural barrier for the enemy. Along this route the most...
Festivals 

On mid-December Santi Cosma e Damiano celebrate one of the most beloved sweets of the local tradition: the piccilatieglio. Piccilatieglio are elongated...
Religious Celebrations 

The most anticipated festival of Saints Cosmas and Damian is the feast of the patrons who gave the names to the village of Santi Cosma e Damiano. Cosmas and...

Churches & Places of Worship 

The modern church of of Saints Cosmas and Damian overlooks the old town of Santi Cosma e Damiano and takes the place of the seventeenth-century destroyed...

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