Aversa, Medieval commune in Province of Caserta, Italy
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Atella
4.7 km
Aversa Cathedral
486 m
Santa Sofia
4.9 km
Santa Maria a Piazza
684 m
Gloria Village
2.7 km
San Nicola
5 kmMuseo archeologico dell'Agro atellano
4.1 km
Santa Maria delle Grazie Church
4.3 km
Sant'Anna
4.9 km
Casale di Teverolaccio
3.8 km
Teatro Domenico Cimarosa
209 mDiocesan Museum of Aversa
468 m
Archeological Museum of Agro Atellano
4.1 km
San Francesco
84 mMuseo civico di Sant'Arpino
4.3 km
Castello Normanno di Casaluce
3.5 km
Castello di Aversa
692 mComplesso di San Lorenzo ad Septimum
1.5 kmEcomuseo Terra Felix
3.8 kmEpiscopio
438 mStatue, Work of art
4.6 kmPadre Pio
364 mGiovanni Paolo II
1.4 kmStatue, Work of art
1.4 kmPadre Pio
2.4 kmSalvo D'Acquisto
1.2 kmCristo Re
1.8 kmPadre Pio
1.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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