Alba Longa
Also found in: Dictionary, Wikipedia.
Alba Longa
a city of ancient Latium, southeast of modern Rome: the legendary birthplace of Romulus and Remus
Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
References in periodicals archive
They are celebrated for their combat with the three Curiatii, brothers from
Alba Longa, to determine whether Rome or Alba was supreme.
The work is organized into 12 books that relate the story of the legendary founding of Lavinium (parent town of
Alba Longa and of Rome).
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.