city in ancient Latium, near where Rome is today: legendary birthplace of Romulus and Remus
See Alba Longa in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ălˌbə lôngˈgə, lōngˈ-)
A city of ancient Latium in central Italy southeast of Rome. It was founded before 1100 B.C. and according to legend was the birthplace of Romulus and Remus.