Acerra, Administrative commune in Campania, Italy
Acerra is a commune in Campania located northeast of Naples at 26 meters elevation. The town sits amid flat agricultural plains that form the surrounding landscape.
The settlement was founded by the Osci people as Akeru and gained Roman citizenship in 332 BC. It remained loyal to Rome during the Second Punic War.
The Cathedral serves as the religious heart and was built over an ancient temple. It remains an active place of worship where locals gather for daily prayer and major celebrations.
Regular bus and train services connect the town to Naples, making it easy to visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. These transport links allow you to explore nearby attractions as day trips.
The area has long been known for vegetable farming and supplies surrounding regions. This agricultural heritage is still visible in the extensive fields that shape the landscape today.
Location: Metropolitan City of Naples
Capital city: Acerra
Elevation above the sea: 26 m
Shares border with: Afragola, Brusciano, Caivano, Casalnuovo di Napoli, Castello di Cisterna, Maddaloni, Marcianise, Nola, Pomigliano d'Arco, San Felice a Cancello, Marigliano
Website: http://comune.acerra.na.it
GPS coordinates: 40.95000,14.36667
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:47
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Acerra Cathedral
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Chiesa di San Pietro
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Castello Baronale
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Museo di Pulcinella, del folklore e della civiltà contadina
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Babylandia
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Parco dei Pini (parke sa Italya, Campania)
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769 mPiazza Salvo d'Acquisto
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Parco Le Palme
5.1 km
Parco Giancarlo
1.6 kmPiazza Giovanni Leone
5.2 kmPiazza Mercato
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4.9 kmParco delle Acque
4.3 kmCastello baronale
614 m
War memorial in Acerra
677 mViale Alfa Romeo
5.1 kmTeatro Italia
1 kmPulcinella
601 mSalvo D'Acquisto
5.2 kmPadre Pio
5.4 kmStatua "Cuore di Gesù"
6.4 kmWork of art, sculpture
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