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At the beginning of August the annual Go Cart Race or “Gara di Carrozze a Cuscinetti a Sfera.”
The race is named the “Gran Premio Dell’ Arco and this was the 7th successive year of this fascinating spectacle.
The course runs for a length of approximately 2.5 kilometres, starting from the main archway at the entrance of the old Centro Storico in Atina Superiore, and winds its way down to Atina Inferiore / Ponte Melfa on the valley floor below.
This is a truely amazing event !!!
For photos please follow this link below :
Updated Oct 29, 2008
Website: http://www.atinablog.it/foto/foto-gran-premio-dellarco-2008/#comment-4953
Market Day in Atina is Monday, when farmers flock from the surrounding countryside with their fresh produce and gastronomic delights. There is a wonderful variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables, and also a selection of local cheeses such as Pecorino, Caciocavallo, local salamis, prosciutto, and of course olives.
Written Oct 29, 2008
Address: Centre of Atina
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Every year, at the end of July, Atina plays host to an international Jazz fesitval. Performers come from all over the world to attend this little known but prestigeous event.
Updated Sep 1, 2007
Address: piazza marconi
Website: www.officine.it/atinajazz
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Atina is well worth taking a stroll round. Ancient walls and wonderful little backstreets.
Stop on the Piazza Marconi for coffee and cornetti with the locals. Although this town is off the beaten track, dont be surprised to hear foreigners. We sat in the little bar on the Piazza and found ourselves on the next table to an American couple who were tracing their family roots.
Updated Sep 1, 2007
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The parish church sits behind the castle and is dedicated to the town's patron saint St.Mark.
It is open to the public but try to avoid visiting on Sundays, unless it is for worship.
Keep in mind that ladies must cover their shoulders.
Written Sep 1, 2007
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NonnaLou Says: When visiting South Lazio a couple of years ago we rented a comfortable holiday Villa through the La Rocca Agency. We wanted to visit Atina, Montecassino, Rome and Naples, but also wanted to be near the beautiful coast of Formia / Gaeta / Sperlonga. In this way we thought we...
In August there is the Notte Bianca.
This phenomena was initiated in the larger cities of Rome and Naples, but is replicated in many other towns in Italy and now even in Europe.
It is a night of celebration, music, culture and food, when no-one sleeps as revelers party all night long.
Written Oct 29, 2008
In ancient times Atina was the last bulwark against invading Samnites. In those days it was an important stopover on the trading routes between Campania and Etruria. In medieval times, it played an......
I am very passionate about Atina, it is a very special place indeed. My maternal grandparents originated from the beautiful mountain community of Atina, overlooking the River Melfa and the Meta and...
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