Campagnano di Roma explained

Campagnano di Roma
Official Name:Comune di Campagnano di Roma
Coordinates:42.1333°N 35°W
Region:Lazio
Metropolitan City:Rome (RM)
Mayor:Fulvio Fiorelli
Area Total Km2:46.94
Population Total:11586
Population As Of:30 April 2017
Population Demonym:Campagnanesi
Elevation M:270
Saint:Sts. John the Baptist and Celestine
Day:August 29
Postal Code:00063
Area Code:06

Campagnano di Roma is a Italian: [[comune]] (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region of Latium, located about 30km (20miles) northwest of Rome. It was first mentioned in 1076, having been carved out of the great estate assembled on the Roman pattern by Pope Adrian I, ca. 780, his Domusculta Capracorum.[1] In medieval times, Campagnano di Roma was on the via Francigena. Here, Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury, sojourned on his return journey from Rome about 990.

Campagnano di Roma borders the following municipalities: Anguillara Sabazia, Formello, Magliano Romano, Mazzano Romano, Nepi, Rome, Sacrofano, Trevignano Romano.

The Archaeological Park of Veii is nearby.

The town hosts the ACI Vallelunga Circuit racing circuit.

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Notes and References

  1. J.B. Ward-Perkins, "Etruscan Towns, Roman Roads and Medieval Villages: The Historical Geography of Southern Etruria" The Geographical Journal 128.4 (December 1962:389-404) p. 402