Pico
Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia
The castle of Pico, recorded from the 11th century, is where the village began, its first houses growing up around the walls. In 1123 its lord used the fortress to imprison the consul of Fondi, until Montecassino's abbot besieged it the following year; the Farnese later held it. A magpie, the pica that may have given Pico its name, crowns the town arms.
Highlights
- The castle, the medieval core around which the village grew
- Monti Aurunci natural park, with over 50 species of wild orchid (IT)
- The churches of Sant'Antonino Martire and Santa Maria in Campo
Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.
Population: 2,634
Events through the year
- Feast of Saint Antoninus
Dates follow the traditional patterns described on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage: check locally before you travel.
Based on Wikipedia (Pico (Italia)) (CC BY-SA).
Specialities of Lazio
Typical of the region rather than of this village.
- Pecorino romanoCheese
- RicottaCheese
- Penne all'arrabbiataBread and pasta
- Pasta with broccoliBread and pasta
- Pasta with broad beansBread and pasta
Based on Wikipedia (Cucina laziale) (CC BY-SA).
Where to sleep
3 places to stay within 3 km
- Hotels 1
- B&Bs and guest houses 1
- Mountain huts 1
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Thermal baths nearby
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Nearby member villages
- Castro dei Volsci · 15 km
- Boville Ernica · 22 km
- Sperlonga · 23 km
- Atina · 27 km
- Opi · 43 km