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Praeneste: see Palestrina Palestrina (pälāstrē`nä), town (1991 pop. 15,802), in Latium, central Italy. It is an agricultural market. ..... Click the link for more information. , Italy. Praenestemodern PalestrinaAncient city, Latium, central Italy. Praeneste was located on a spur of the Apennines. Founded before the 8th century BC, it saw many battles with Rome before becoming part of the Roman Empire. It was a major centre for the cult of the goddess Fortuna, whose sanctuary and temple oracle were surrounded by an immense complex of buildings. It became a favourite summer resort of wealthy Romans, including Augustus, Hadrian, and Pliny the Younger. The modern town is the birthplace of composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When Praeneste fell, thousands of her citizens were put to the sword. |
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