Colleferro, Industrial commune in Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy.
Colleferro is an industrial commune in the Metropolitan City of Rome located between the Alban Hills and the Monti Lepini mountains. The town sits at 218 meters elevation and is crossed by railway lines and highway routes that make it a key transport junction.
Colleferro emerged in 1912 when an old sugar factory was converted into an explosives production facility. This industrial foundation led to its formal establishment as an independent municipality in 1935.
The name Colleferro comes from Latin words meaning hill and iron, reflecting the area's early connection to metalwork and industry. Walking through the town today, you can see how this working heritage has shaped its straightforward layout and practical architecture.
The Municipal Stadium Maurizio Natali offers year-round facilities for various sports including rugby, athletics, and football. Its position at railway and highway junctions makes it straightforward to reach and explore the town.
The industrial zone holds approximately 258 factories, two waste incinerators, and a cement plant. This concentration shows how the town evolved from a single explosives plant into a sprawling industrial complex.
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