Cori, Italy
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| Comune di Cori | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Latina (LT) |
| Mayor | Tommaso Conti |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
| Area | 86 km² (33 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2004-12-31) | |
| - Total | 10,802 |
| - Density | 126/km² (326/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Coresi |
| Dialing code | 06 |
| Postal code | 04010 |
| Frazioni | Giulianello |
| Website: www.comune.cori.lt.it | |
Cori is a town and comune in the province of Latina, in the Lazio region of central Italy.
[edit] History
Cori was well developed in the age of the expansion of Rome (7th-6th century BC). It became a Roman possession after the Social War (90-88 BC), maintaining some administrative and political autonomy.
In the Middle Ages Cori was often allied with its neighbour Velletri
[edit] Main sights
- The Temple of Hercules (early 1st century BC).
- Sanctuary of Madonna del Soccorso.
- Santa Maria della Pietà, originally in Romanesque style, rebuilt in the 17th century
- Church of St. Francis (1521-26).
- Church of Santa Oliva, built in 1467-85 over a Roman temple dedicated to Janus. In the apse is a fresco of Pinturicchio's school. Annexed is a cloister from 1480. Neaby are the remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux.
- Ponte della Catena ("Chain Bridge").
- Oratory of SS. Annunziata, with frescos.
- Church of St. John the Baptist (16th century).
[edit] Transportation
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