Nocera Inferiore, Historic commune in Salerno Province, Italy.
Nocera Inferiore is a commune in the Province of Salerno, southern Italy, spreading across a wide plain beneath Monte Albino. Narrow streets lead from the flat center up toward the medieval castle on Sant'Andrea hill, while residential neighborhoods and commercial zones alternate below.
In the 13th century Frederick II founded a settlement for Muslim Saracens here, which later gave the town the name Nocera dei Pagani. The suffix Inferiore was added in the 19th century to distinguish it from the neighboring commune Nocera Superiore.
The town name comes from the Latin word for walnut tree, a plant once common throughout this region. Today you can still spot traces of old aqueducts and fountain houses tucked between residential blocks that once supplied water to the local population.
The railway station offers regular connections to Naples, Avellino, and Salerno, making day trips to the surrounding area easy. Those planning to visit the castle should wear sturdy shoes, as the climb follows uneven paths.
The municipal coat of arms displays a walnut tree bearing golden fruits, with the inscription Urbs Nuceria pointing to its ancient Roman past. The local cathedral preserves in its crypt relics of San Prisco, an early Christian bishop from the 1st century.
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