Montelibretti Explained

Montelibretti
Official Name:Comune di Montelibretti
Coordinates:42.1333°N 56°W
Region:Lazio
Metropolitan City:Rome (RM)
Frazioni:Pianabella di Montelibretti, Passo Corese (together with the Italian: comune of Fara in Sabina), Borgo Santa Maria, Montemaggiore
Mayor:Luca Branciani
Area Total Km2:44.0
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:5311
Population As Of:30 November 2017
Population Demonym:Montelibrettesi
Elevation M:232
Saint:St. Nicholas of Bari, Blessed Virgin of Carmine
Day:May 9 and 10, 2nd Saturday in October
Postal Code:00010
Area Code:0774

Montelibretti is a town and Italian: [[comune]] (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region of Lazio, located about 30km (20miles) northeast of Rome on the slopes of Monti Sabini.

Montelibretti borders the following municipalities: Capena, Fara in Sabina, Fiano Romano, Monterotondo, Montopoli di Sabina, Montorio Romano, Moricone, Nerola, Palombara Sabina. The hamlet Borgo Santa Maria is a part of the town administratively.

History

The name derives from the presence of a Roman villa owned by Caius Brutius Presentis, Commodus' father-in-law. In the Middle Ages, starting from the 15th century, it was a fortress of the Orsini, who were succeeded by the Barberini and then by the Sciarra.

In 1867 it was the location of a battle between Garibaldine and Papal troops, in the course of the Battle of Mentana.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.