Church of Sant’Agnese in Pineto

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In January 1925 Luigi Corrado Filiani writes a passionate and intense letter to his fellow citizens inviting them to offer money for the construction of the church of Sant’Agnese, future patron saint of the coastal town.

90 years later it is interesting to read that letter again in order to understand the love of Luigi Corrado Filiani for his hometown. Continue reading

(Italiano) La Madonna del Giglio

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(Italiano) A un’analisi più approfondita, la statua della Madonna di Torre Cerrano appare perfettamente integrata nella storia e nelle tradizioni del luogo più di quanto a prima vista non paia. E non è da trascurare il fatto che si potrebbe rafforzare ancora di più il legame con il territorio chiamandola proprio “Madonna del Giglio” Continue reading

The Aleppo pine and the old coastal forest

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Part of the pine groves of Pineto and Silvi is made up of Aleppo pines (Pinus halepensis). They were planted in the last century. However, we can speak of a new planting only in regards to the stone pine (Pinus pinea), while the Aleppo pine was just planted again as it was already there in the past. In fact, the … Continue reading