Norma, Lazio

Norma, in ancient Norba, is an Italian commune in the province of Latina in the Lazio region with 4039 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

• 4.1 Coat of Arms

Geography

Norma is located 67 km southeast of Rome and about 20 km north of Latina. It is located above the steep Südabhangs the Monti Lepini over the Pontine plain. It is a member of the Comunità Montana Monti Lepini e Ausoni.

The municipality is located in the seismic zone 3 (slightly endangered).

The neighboring municipalities are clockwise Cisterna di Latina, Cori, Montelanico (RM ), Carpineto Romano (RM ), Bassiano and Sermoneta.

Traffic

• The nearest motorway exit is less Valmontone is 32 km away on the Autostrada del Sole A1.
• The main development of Norma via the SP 17 Via Ninfana, which branches from the SS 7 Appia.

• The nearest train station is Latina Scalo on the railway line Rome - Formia - Naples 12 km away. The station is also served by the regional trains FR7 Rome - Formia.

• The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino is located in 84 km distance.

History

The Volskerstadt Norba was 492 BC, a Roman colony. In imperial times, the place was abandoned for unknown reasons. Only in the Middle Ages the town was founded in the present position. Today's Norma was first mentioned in the 8th century.

Demographics

Source: ISTAT

Policy

Sergio Mancini ( PdL ) was elected as mayor in June 2006 and confirmed in May 2011 at the office. His civil list by Norma also with 8 of 12 seats, the majority in the City Council.

Mayor of Norma:

• 2004 - 2006: Fabrizio De Angelis
• Since 2006: Sergio Mancini ( PdL )

Coat of arms

The coat of arms depicts a naked priestess, and a hand holding a square, Represents the square constellation is denoted by Latin norma.

Attractions

Gate of Norba

Staircase in the center

Center

Norma retains a medieval village that lies on a steep slope in an impressive position and offers views of the Pontine plain to the sea.

• The parish church of Santissima Annunziata dates from the 16th century.
• The Church of the Madonna del Carmine was not completed until 1880.
• Directly on the western outskirts lie the ruins of the ancient Volskerstadt Norba that are freely accessible. Are impressive especially the cyclopean obtained.
• The Archaeological Museum with finds from Norba is housed in the former town hall of Norma.
• There is also a chocolate museum in Norma.

Specialty

Norma is famous for its chestnuts. On the first weekend in November, the Sagra delle Castagne takes place.