Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Aragonese The Aragonese Castle of Aversa is one of the most beautiful castles in the city. This construction dates back to the Middle Ages. It took this name from Alfonso of Aragon, who used it as a home and modified some parts of it. It was also used as a judicial asylum. For some years now, it has been home to the “School of Training and Updating of the Penitentiary Administration”. Currently, it is in excellent condition and can be admired in all its majesty and magnificence.
Walls, towers and gates Porta San Giovanni Porta San Giovanni was built during the Angevin period (13th-15th century), along with two other doors, which no longer exist. Nowadays it is the only remaining example of the ancient doors that surrounded the city of Aversa. The property is built of bricks, and is located between two buildings dating back to the same historical period.
Churches and places of worship Abbazia di San Lorenzo The structure was built during the tenth century, and is attributed to San Lorenzo. It is a religious building, composed of the cloister, apses, aisles and numerous other architectural and decorative details. Over the years, it hosted several important institutions in the area, but since 1992, it has been the seat of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Naples.