The town of Strangolagalli, which still today preserves a medieval layout with characteristic alleys, is located in the centre of a naturally protected hilly area. In the Middle Ages it was defined as an oppidum (fortress) which defended the settlers cultivating the surrounding lands.
Nature lovers can admire the springs along the slopes which, likeof the Triano-La Piana Stream (called Rio d’Argento) give life to a scenario of natural waterfalls among the woods. In the town, the Church of San Michele Arcangelo is noteworthy.
The origin of the name is curious and uncertain. It could also come from the Byzantine strongylos (circular) and the Langobard wall (palisade), to indicate a locality originally fortified by a circular palisade.
Other imaginative popular etymology is the legend in which the enemy had to attack at cockcrow, an assault which the inhabitants avoided by strangling all the cocks.
This story would be represented on the village coat of arms, depicting a rooster and a fox. The cunning of the fox is contrasted by the vigilance of the rooster.
Another version says that the Gauls were defeated here with a maneuver called “strangle the Gauls”, this version could be true, considering the existence of a nearby location called Campo dei Galli.
As for cuisine, the traditional fettuccine Ciociare and sweet donuts are excellent.