Afragola, Administrative commune in Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Afragola is a commune in the Metropolitan City of Naples in southern Italy, located about 8 miles (13 kilometers) north of the city. The built-up area connects with surrounding towns and forms part of the densely settled plain that stretches between Vesuvius and the coast.
First written records date from the 12th century when the settlement stood under Norman rule. The town grew over the centuries and was elevated to an independent commune in the 19th century.
Devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua has united residents for centuries and still draws pilgrims from across the region each year. The church remains a place of regular worship and local celebrations that shape the community calendar.
The modern train station sits slightly outside the center and links travelers with fast trains to Rome, Milan and other cities. The old town is reachable on foot or with local buses that run several times an hour.
Volcanic deposits from prehistoric times lie directly beneath the modern streets and buildings of the town. Archaeologists uncovered traces of a Bronze Age settlement here that was buried by an eruption of Vesuvius.
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