Rovine di Castro
Rovine di Castro is an abandoned locality in Ischia di Castro, Viterbo, Lazio. Rovine di Castro is situated nearby to the locality Ischia di Castro, as well as near Farnese.Places of Interest
Highlights include Rocca di Ischia di Castro and Madonnella del Giglio.
Rocca di Ischia di Castro
Castle
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The "Rocca of Ischia di Castro" is the most conspicuous monument in the Italian village of Ischia di Castro, a medieval castle called by locals "La Rocca" or "La Rocca Farnese". It was one of the oldest residences of the Farnese family.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Farnese and Valentano.
Farnese
Village
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Farnese is a comune in the Province of Viterbo in the Italian region of Latium, located about 100 kilometres northwest of Rome and about 35 kilometres northwest of Viterbo. Farnese is situated 3 km west of Rovine di Castro.
Valentano
Village
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Valentano is a town and comune of the province of Viterbo, in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is 33 kilometres from the provincial capital, Viterbo. Valentano is situated 5 km northeast of Rovine di Castro.
Castro
Locality
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Castro was an ancient city on the west side of Lake Bolsena in the present-day comune of Ischia di Castro, northern Lazio, Italy. It was destroyed at the conclusion of the Wars of Castro in the 17th century. Castro is situated 9 km west of Rovine di Castro.
Rovine di Castro
- Type: Abandoned locality
- Location: Ischia di Castro, Viterbo, Lazio, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
42.54408° or 42° 32′ 39″ northLongitude
11.76093° or 11° 45′ 39″ eastElevation
413 metres (1,355 feet)Open location code
8FJHGQV6+J9GeoNames ID
11593846
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