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The origins of the name of our village: Pontecorvo(Italy)

The origins of the name of our village: Pontecorvo(Italy). Folktales as a means of cultural connection and interaction of peoples across Europe 2011-2013. Animals and their role in stories and legends.

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The origins of the name of our village: Pontecorvo(Italy)

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  1. The origins of the name of our village: Pontecorvo(Italy) Folktales as a means of cultural connection and interaction of peoples across Europe 2011-2013 Animals and their role in stories and legends

  2. THIS IS THE OFFICIAL COAT OF ARMS WITH THE TOWERED CROWN, THE RAVEN ON THE BRIDGE, THE INSCRIPTION S.P.Q.R. ( SENATOS POPULUS QUE FREGELLANUS)

  3. COAT OF ARMS

  4. ANCIENTLY OUR TOWN WAS CALLED PONTECURVOFOR THE CHARACTERISTIC SHAPE OF THE BRIDGE.

  5. PONTECORVO’BRIDGE

  6. IT IS SAID THAT WHILE THE BRIDGE WAS REBUILT A CROW RESTING ON IT. • SO OUR TOWN CHANGED ITS NAME: PONTECORVO THAT IN ENGLISH MEANS CROW’S BRIDGE.

  7. AND YOU, WHAT SAY ABOUT YOUR TRADITIONS? • WRITE US SOON

  8. GOODBYE FROM ITALY

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