Secondigliano, Residential quarter in northern Naples, Italy
Secondigliano is a residential quarter in the northern part of Naples that sits between San Pietro a Patierno and Scampia. The area extends northward toward Arzano and northeast toward Casavatore, with streets radiating from the historical overland route.
The area grew from a royal farmhouse in the 7th century into an independent municipality. On July 3, 1926, it merged with Naples and became part of the expanding city structure.
The quarter takes its name from its position at the second milestone on the ancient road to Capua, combining the Italian words for second and mile. This historical route still shapes the neighborhood's street layout today.
The Tangenziale di Napoli provides fast access to other districts and the city center. Local ANM buses connect the neighborhood regularly with the rest of Naples and surrounding suburbs.
Traditional fruit production still marks parts of the quarter, an echo of the farming past before incorporation. Some residents maintain small gardens that recall the earlier farmsteads.
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