Nestled in the Lepini mountains, the ancient village of Bassiano is the highest in the province of Latina. Its architecture, in fact, consists of houses built in a spiral that culminates in the highest point of the hill where the fortress once stood. Numerous testimonies of the past tell the story of Bassiano, where historical and political events have animated antiquity. The town, in fact, still preserves the aspect of a fortified village typical of the 13th-14th century. Stone houses, towers, meadows, woods and forests surround the village. The terraces constitute a typical element and, at the same time, safeguard the territory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nestled in the Lepini mountains, the ancient village of Bassiano is the highest in the province of Latina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":313325,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"the-village":"
Historical notes<\/strong> What to see<\/strong>
\nDespite the available material and immaterial evidence, the origins of Bassiano remain obscure. At the basis of its foundation there are surely the barbarian invasions typical of the X century, which continuously threatened the peaceful farmers and shepherds of lower Lazio. The latter, tired of the continuous attacks, decided to take refuge in the mountains from where they could better face their enemies. The name Bassiano appears for the first time in a document from 1169 found in the archives of the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria in Sermoneta. The document refers to a Castrum taken by deception from a Lord of Bassiano by a certain Gregorio Leonis.
\nMoreover, historical links with the area of the Acquapuzza Tower would suggest that the anthroponym Bassianus referred to the castle of the same name. Finally, the history of Bassiano is based on spiritual evidence of the presence of monks, friars and templars who met here in meditation. In the 14th century it was the turn of the Caetani family, who built the Baronial Palace around which the present architecture originated.<\/p>\n
\nAs previously mentioned, the presence of monks and friars gathered in prayer led to the construction of numerous churches. Today, walking through the historical centre of the village you can admire valuable religious architecture such as the Church of Sant'Erasmo<\/strong>, enriched by an ancient Romanesque baptismal font and numerous frescoes.
\nThe Church of San Nicola<\/strong> is part of the monastery and is on two levels with an oratory and chapter house.
\nThe Church of the Crucifix<\/strong><\/a>, on the other hand, is just outside the village in Selva Scura.<\/p>\n