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Laurentum

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Laurentum was an ancient Roman city of Latium situated between Ostia and Lavinium, on the west coast of the Italian Peninsula southwest of Rome. Roman writers regarded it as the original capital of Italy, before Lavinium assumed that role after the death of King Latinus. In historical times, Laurentum was united with Lavinium, and the name Lauro-Lavinium is sometimes used to refer to both.

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Laurentum
Viale della Villa di Plinio, Rome Castel Fusano

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Villa di Plinio

Viale della Villa di Plinio
00122 Rome, Castel Fusano
Lazio, Italy
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