Sessa Aurunca

Sessa Aurunca is a town spreading across the southwestern slope of an extinct volcano in Campania, where stone buildings define the landscape. The settlement rises through varying elevations and displays the typical Italian village layout with narrow streets and older construction methods.

The Romans took control of the Aurunci territory in the early centuries before Christ and transformed it into a prosperous community. This Roman foundation shaped the settlement and left traces in architecture and city layout that remain visible today.

The Romanesque cathedral shapes the town center with its detailed mosaics and religious sculptures. Visitors experience the local tradition of sacred craftsmanship that has defined community identity through the ages.

The town is best explored on foot, as the streets are narrow and buildings sit close together. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, as pathways are uneven and the slope means constant climbing.

A Roman theater has been excavated since the early 2000s, revealing a substantial structure from ancient times. The digs showed that the theater could hold thousands of spectators and was enlarged more than once during its history.

Location: Province of Caserta

Capital city: Sessa Aurunca

Elevation above the sea: 203 m

Shares border with: Carinola, Castelforte, Falciano del Massico, Galluccio, Mondragone, Rocca d'Evandro, Roccamonfina, Santi Cosma e Damiano, Teano, Cellole, Minturno

Website: https://comune.sessaaurunca.ce.it

GPS coordinates: 41.23333,13.93333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:51