Alba Fucens was an ancient Italic town occupying a lofty situation (1,000 m) at the foot of the Monte Velino, c. 6.5 km north of Avezzano, Abruzzo, central Italy. Its remains are today in the comune of Massa d'Albe.
Yes, Effi, a nicely preserved little town. Not originally Roman, it was occupied starting around 304 BC. Today, it's an easy drive from Rome, but of course back then it was on the frontier...
- Joseph Bottero