Albalonga (or
Alba Longa) was a city of ancient
Latium in central
Italy about 19 km (12 miles) southeast of
Rome. It was founded in the 12th century B.C. In
Roman legend, Albalonga was founded by Ascanius, the son of
Aeneas, and was later the birthplace of
Romulus and
Remus. Ascanius was also known as
Iulus; the Julian family, ancestors of
Julius Caesar, claimed descent from Iulus.
See founding of Rome
It is supposed that the papal summer palace of Castel Gandolfo[?] stands on the site of the ancient city.
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