Posta Fibreno (locally La Posta) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Rome and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Frosinone.
The historic centre of Posta Fibreno is perched on a rocky ledge at a height of 430 metres above sea level. It has a splendid view of the Sora basin and the lake below. The territory includes a series of small rural districts, some of which overlook the lake - namely: Camminate, Campo Gizzi, Carpello, Casalvittoria, Centro Storico, Colleroccia, Cona, Lollo, Piscina, Pizzone, and Tagliata. It has a population of approximately 1,100.
The most probable origin of the name Posta refers to its position midway between Rome and Naples, as it was a resting place for travelers, a place for changing horses that were delivering the mail.
The History of Posta Fibreno
The earliest inhabitants of this territory were the Volsci who were followed by the Samnites. These people lived in small village settlements and were involved in hunting, fishing, agriculture and the breeding of animals. In 293 the area was conquered by the Romans. Many wealthy and noble Romans were enchanted by the beauty of this area and built villas here. Cicero wrote in praise of it in a passage of his “De Legibus”.
Following the fall of the Roman empire the territory was subjected to numerous invasions. The local inhabitants moved to to higher ground on a hill overlooking the lake and a fortified settlement was established. The town of Posta is first documented in 970 relating to a donation by Rachisio, manager of Vicalvi, in favor of Montecassino. The Lordship, however, belonged to the Dukes of Capua. In 1017 they gifted it to the monks of Montecassino, who in turn in 1067 passed Posta to the Counts of Aquino. A castle was built protected by strong walls and towers. In 1157, involved in the clashes between the papal troops and the troops of the empire, it was set on fire by Count Gregorio de Ceccano. The Counts of Aquino held Posta until it was granted to the Cantelmo family, as part of the Duchy of Alvito. Later it then passed into the hands of various feudal lords of the Borgia, Navarro and Cordona families. In 1574 the writer Prudentius describes Posta as a small village known for its fish (carpioni) and for the thriving fishing activity.
Posta Fibreno borders the following municipalities: Alvito, Broccostella, Campoli Appennino, Fontechiari, Vicalvi
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