Grottaferrata, Latium, Italy is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, located about 20 kilometers southeast of Rome. The town is situated in the Alban Hills, at an altitude of 320 meters above sea level. The climate is temperate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Grottaferrata has a long and rich history, dating back to the 11th century. The town was founded by Benedictine monks, who built the Abbey of San Nilo. The abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in Italy. Grottaferrata is also home to the Pontifical Greek College, which was founded in 1577. The college is one of the most important centers of Greek Orthodox theology in the world.
Geographic Data for Grottaferrata, Latium, Italy
| Latitude | 41° 47.017' |
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| Longitude | 12° 40.541' |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |