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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 41°55′30″ N, 12°39′59″ E
- Address
- Via della Tenuta del Cavaliere, 230
History and description
The Castello di Lunghezza ("Lunghezza Castle") is a medieval fortification situated roughly 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of Rome, Italy. It lies in Municipio VIII of Rome, and sits on the site of the ancient town of Collatia.
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.
In the 1950s, the castle was purchased by British curator Malcolm Munthe, who sought to restore it and open it to the public.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello di Lunghezza».
Photos
Getting there
LunghezzaTrain, nearest
200 m as the crow flies
Castello di LunghezzaVia della Tenuta del Cavaliere, 230
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino15.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello di Lunghezza?
Castello di Lunghezza is in Fonte Nuova, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. Address: Via della Tenuta del Cavaliere, 230. GPS coordinates: 41.92502, 12.66651.
What else is there to see near Castello di Lunghezza?
Nearby you’ll find: Area archeologica di Settecamini (3.3 km away), Sanctuary of Gabii (5.9 km away), Teatro Tor Bella Monaca (6.8 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Lunghezza Castle — TivoliTibutino, CC BY 4.0
- Castello di Lunghezza — Vasari, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences