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Acri is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of Italy. Some identify the ancient city as that of Pandosia and others still with Acheruntia, an ancient Bruzi city.
Mindful of its proud past, Acri did not willingly accept domination by Rome and therefore sided with Hannibal during the Second Punic War, paying for this choice through besiegement by the Romans (203 BC).
There are many places and artistic attractions in Acri. We can begin with its two splendid churches. Although both suffered various earthquakes over the centuries, they have preserved their historical and architectonic value. One must not miss a visit to the S. Maria Maggiore Church, which was readjusted during the XVII century and which preserves a wooden crucifix in its interior from the '300s. The 16th century S. Francesco of Paolo and Madonna of Rinfresco are also noteworthy. Other works of art can be found in the Cappuccini Convent and the Medieval Annunziata Church.
COMMON SURNAMES FROM ACRI: Ferraro, Gencarelli, Cofone, Sposato, Fusaro, Algieri, Capalbo, Turano, Viteritti, Morrone, Ritacco, Scaglione, Pignataro, Cozzolino, Luzzi, Gabriele, Fiore, Pancaro, Servidio, Chimento, Gaccione, Trematerra, Bruno, Guido, Sisca, Arena, Altomari, Basile
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