Aversa, Medieval commune in Province of Caserta, Italy
Aversa is a commune in the Province of Caserta, located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of Naples at roughly 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The historic core has narrow lanes, small squares and a cathedral with an octagonal drum resting on four columns.
Norman settlers founded the town in 1030 as the first countship on Italian soil. This foundation marked the start of Norman rule across southern Italy and the Mediterranean.
The vineyards around the town use an old method called Alberata, where vines climb tall poplar trees and form a green canopy overhead. The grapes hang several meters above the ground and give Asprinio wine its fresh, slightly tart flavor.
The train station sits on the Rome–Formia–Naples line and offers regular connections to nearby cities. The old town is easy to walk around, with most sights located close together.
The cathedral holds three apses with statues and reliefs from the tenth century, among the oldest church sculptures in the region. Their preservation offers a window into early medieval sculpture work in southern Italy.
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