Castello di Lunghezza

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The Castello di Lunghezza ("Lunghezza Castle") is a medieval fortification situated roughly {{convert|20|km|mi|sp=us}} east of Rome, Italy. It lies in Municipio VIII of Rome, and sits on the site of the ancient town of Collatia.{{Cite book |last=Staccioli |first=Romolo Augusto |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7Nq25uJOP1oC |title=The Roads of the Romans |date=2003 |publisher=Getty Publications |isbn=978-0-89236-732-0 |pages=47 |language=en}}

History

It was constructed in the year 761 AD and was ruled over by the Poli Family for several generations. In the 13th century, the Polis fell out of favor with Pope Boniface VIII when they gave all the lands around the castle to a local monastery. After some dispute, the papacy gained control of the land and it was bestowed upon the Orsinis, a family of Roman nobles. Throughout the early 20th century, it changed hands in various English families a number of times.{{Cite book |last1=Woollett |first1=Anne T. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2R82AgAAQBAJ |title=Rubens & Brueghel: A Working Friendship |last2=Suchtelen |first2=Ariane van |date=2006 |publisher=Getty Publications |isbn=978-0-89236-848-8 |pages=52 |language=en}}

In the 1950s, the castle was purchased by British curator Malcolm Munthe, who sought to restore it and open it to the public.

References

Category:761 establishments

Lunghezza

Category:Populated places established in the 8th century

Category:8th-century fortifications