Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Ancient settlement in Province of Caserta, Italy
The town rises 36 meters above sea level, situated 25 kilometers north of Naples on the northeastern edge of the Campania plain.
The settlement originated as ancient Capua around 600 BC under Etruscan rule, later becoming one of the largest Roman cities after Rome in the 4th century BCE.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore contains 52 ancient marble columns and underwent substantial architectural modifications during the 18th century.
The town maintains direct road and rail connections to Naples and Rome, with the central station providing regular services to major Italian cities.
Santa Maria Capua Vetere houses the remains of a Roman amphitheater where the gladiator Spartacus initiated his rebellion in 73 BCE.
Location: Province of Caserta
Capital city: Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
Shares border with: Capua, Casaluce, Curti, Macerata Campania, Marcianise, San Prisco, San Tammaro, Carinaro, Teverola
Website: https://comune.santa-maria-capua-vetere.ce.it
GPS coordinates: 41.08333,14.25000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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