Visentium
Visentium (also spelled Bisentium) was the Latin name of one of the minor Etruscan cities.
The Etruscan name was Vesnth, or Vishnth.
Legacy
The Italianized 'modern' form Bisenzio gave its name to :
- a Tuscan river
- a medieval Latin bishopric, which soon was renamed Roman Catholic Diocese of Castro del Lazio.
Coordinates: 42°34′26″N 11°52′30″E / 42.574°N 11.875°E
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