Monday, 16 June 2014
Tivoli, the
classical Tibur, is an ancient Italian
town in Lazio, about 30 kilometres east-north-east of Rome, at the falls of the Aniene
river where it issues from the Sabine hills. The city offers a wide view over
the Roman Campagna. In the 13th century the Senate of Rome imposed a tribute on
the city, and gave itself the right to appoint a count to govern it in
conjunction with the local consuls. In the 14th century Tivoli sided with the Guelphs
and strongly supported Urban VI against Antipope Clement VII. King Ladislaus of
Sicily was twice repulsed from the city, as was the famous condottiero
Braccio da Montone. Source
