Castel Sant'Elia is a town and comune in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, central Italy. It is located in the Cimini Mountains, about 60 kilometers north of Rome. The town has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average temperature in January is 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit), while the average temperature in July is 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). Castel Sant'Elia has a rich history, dating back to the Etruscan period. The town was later conquered by the Romans, who built a fortress on the site. In the Middle Ages, Castel Sant'Elia was ruled by a succession of noble families. The town's most famous landmark is the Rocca Orsini, a 15th-century fortress that dominates the town.
Geographic Data for Castel Sant’Elia, Latium, Italy
| Latitude | 42° 15.037' |
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| Longitude | 12° 22.444' |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |