Introduction
Ciociaria is a land of abbeys and rural traditions, where sagne e fagioli and the amaretto di Guarcino tell the story of an ancient Italy.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Ciociaria:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Ciociaria:
Festa del Cesanese
SettembrePiglio
Celebrazione del vino DOCG con degustazioni nelle cantine.
Sagra della Pasta e Fagioli
AgostoArpino
Festa del piatto contadino ciociaro per eccellenza.
Certamen Ciceronianum
MaggioArpino
Gara internazionale di latino nel borgo natale di Cicerone.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Ciociaria represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Ciociaria
Pasta made with water and flour served with beans, a traditional peasant dish of Ciociaria.
Very thin pasta dressed with meat sauce and ricotta cheese.
Almond biscuits typical of the mountain village of Guarcino.
Traditions & Culture
Corpus Christi processions with streets decorated with flowers in villages throughout Ciociaria.
Celebration of traditional Ciociaria leather footwear with folk dancing and music.
UNESCO Heritage
Abbey founded by Saint Benedict in 529, the cradle of Western monasticism.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Karst mountains with caves and the coastal lake of Fondi.
Mountains between Ciociaria and the sea featuring wild orchids.
Historical Figures
The Doctor Angelicus was born in Roccasecca in 1225, in the heart of Ciociaria.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Ciociaria are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Ciocie are raw leather shoes tied with laces that give the region its name (Ciociaria).”
“Abbey of Montecassino was founded in 529 by Saint Benedict and destroyed and rebuilt four times.”
“Cesanese del Piglio is the only red DOCG wine in all of Lazio.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and IGP products are found in Ciociaria?expand_more
Three protected denomination products are found in Ciociaria, including: Mozzarella di Bufala di Amaseno (PAT), Pecorino di Picinisco (DOP), and Cesanese del Piglio (DOCG).
2What should you eat in Ciociaria?expand_more
Traditional Ciociaria dishes include: Sagne e fagioli, Fini fini alla ciociara, and Amaretti di Guarcino. Each dish tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Ciociaria?expand_more
One UNESCO heritage site is found in Ciociaria: Abbey of Montecassino (Cultural site).
4What are the most famous festivals in Ciociaria?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Ciociaria are: Festa del Cesanese (Piglio, September); Sagra della Pasta e Fagioli (Arpino, August); Certamen Ciceronianum (Arpino, May).
5What natural parks are in Ciociaria?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Ciociaria include: Parco Regionale dei Monti Ausoni e Lago di Fondi (Regional Park), Parco Naturale dei Monti Aurunci (Natural Park).
6Who organizes festivals in Ciociaria?expand_more
Festivals in Ciociaria are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Piglio and Pro Loco Arpino. These Pro Loco associations and local organizations are the custodians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.