The beginnings The pleasant and fertile Comino Valley has seen a lot throughout its long history: from the passage of migratory peoples, invading armies, kings, emperors and popes, to memorable battles, devastating natural phenomena such as earthquakes and floods, and not lacking a good dose of other calamities, such as the [...]
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History of Atina
The ancient village of Atina stands in a dominant position, close to the Meta mountain range, in the heart of the Mainarde Mountains, in the upper Melfa Valley, the Comino Valley. Origins and legend There are various opinions on the origin of the name. Those who believe it was founded by Saturnus (Saturnus in Latin, Cronos in Greek), believe that he [...].
