Viterbo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Viterbo is an Italian city and comune in the Lazio region, serving as the provincial capital. Historically, it was fortified by the Lombard King Desiderius in 773 during attempts to conquer Rome. The city became a favored papal residence from the 12th century, hosting Pope Eugene III and witnessing conflicts with the Holy Roman Emperors.
Statistics
Area
406.23 km²
Population
65,949