Castro (city)

Castro was an ancient city, believed to have been originally founded by the Latins, on the west side of Lake Bolsena in present-day Italy. It was subject of the Wars of Castro fought between Popes Urban VIII and Innocent X, and the Farnese Dukes of Parma — first Odoardo Farnese and then his son Ranuccio II. The wars ended badly for the city; on the orders of Pope Innocent X, the city was razed on September 2, 1649, and never rebuilt.

Related Topics:
Latins - Lake Bolsena - Italy - Wars of Castro - Pope - Urban VIII - Innocent X - Farnese - Dukes of Parma - Odoardo Farnese - Ranuccio II - September 2 - 1649

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