Lanuvium
Lanuvium, modern Lanuvio, is an ancient city of Latium vetus, some 32 kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Rome, a little southwest of the Via Appia.
Map of comune of Lanuvio within Lazio | |
| Alternative name | Lanuvio |
|---|---|
| Location | Comune di Lanuvio |
| Region | Lazio |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Roman Republic Roman Empire |
| Cultures | Ancient Rome |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | yes |
| Public access | yes |
Situated on an isolated hill projecting south from the main mass of the Alban Hills, Lanuvium commanded an extensive view over the low country between it and the sea.
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