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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE CAMPANIA

Things to do in Campania Italy – what to see, best cities, attractions and activities.

Welcome to Campania in Italy, one of the most popular vacation destination in the world. If you’are planning to visit Italy for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed. Find out what to see in the main cities of art such as Naples synonymous with music, art and culture is the city of Vesuvius and the capital of southern Italy, Caserta and the famous Royal Palace, Salerno and its historic center built by the Norman prince Roberto il Guiscardo. Discover what to do in a day trip to the sea or in the mountains, which are the most unusual villages of Campania to visit. Whether you travel by motorbike or camper, or you decide to visit Campania in summer or winter, on a rainy or sunny day, whether you have two or three days available, Visititaly always offers you the right tips for planning a trip. Travelers will appreciate this italian region with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Campania and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Art And Culture Holidays In Campania

As a region, Campania is dominated by the urban sprawl of Naples and the tourist heaven of the Amalfi Coast.

It's not all metropolitan bustle and stunning scenery though, as the area is rich in both modern and ancient art. In terms of art and culture, Campania is most famous for Pompeii and Herculaneam, the well-preserved remains of Roman towns destroyed in the eruption of Vesuvius in AD79. Here visitors can walk down the ancient streets, browse through villas and houses, and imagine what life must have been like 2,000 years ago. Many of the original mosaics and friezes have been painstakingly restored to their original condition.
Of a similar age but less visited by tourists is the Ancient Greek city of Paestum, found in the south of today's Campania on the Gulf of Salerno. Its well preserved ruins include three large temples, and many painted tombs and frescoes.

Naples itself is distinguished by art from an all together different era. With an abundance of museums and galleries, lovers of modern art are well catered for, especially Pop Art and Arte Povera. The Madre museum is considered by many to be the best contemporary art museums in Naples, and one of the best in Italy. Visitors can view and appreciate works by Sol Lewitt, Jeff Koons and many others.

Finally, in the beautiful mountain town of Ravello above the Amalfi Coast you can find the Villa Rufulo which was the inspiration for Wagner's garden of Klingsor in the second act of Parsifal. A special concert is held every year to commemorate Wagner's inspiring visit.

written by Emilio Aronica - Last update: 02/09/2022

Caserta - Castles, palaces and mansions

Reggia di Caserta

The Royal Palace of Caserta was the historic residence of the Bourbons of Naples. The building consists of 1200 rooms and 1742 windows and was built in 1845. It is surrounded by a magnificent park, divided into an Italian garden and an English garden. The Royal Palace turns out to be the largest royal residence in the world. The Royal Palace of Caserta, otherwise known as the Royal Palace of Caserta, is distinguished by its great particularity, being surrounded by an Italian and an English garden. Due to its size (about 2.5 km) it is considered the largest park in Europe. Charles III of Bourbon, given the extraordinary nature of the landscape, ordered the construction of the Royal Palace, whose construction ended in 1780. Inside the building are the royal park, numerous majestic fountains and the Palatina Library.

Caserta - Parks and nature reserves

Giardino Inglese Reggia di Caserta

The English Garden of the Royal Palace of Caserta was created between the 18th and 19th centuries at the behest of Queen Maria Carolina. The land was best exploited to create waterfalls and ponds in which temples or sculptures such as the “Kneeling Venus” are reflected. The paths are enriched with cedars from Lebanon, pines and cypresses and there are no shortage of greenhouses built for the search for new cultivation methods.

Naples - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo

The church of Gesù Nuovo, also known as the church of the Greater Trinity, is located in the square of the same name, one of the most important in Naples, and is an unmissable destination for those visiting Naples. The church is one of the largest and best known in the city, characterized by the presence of a high marble spire, Obelisk of the Immaculate, which houses works of Baroque painting and sculpture, some of the most influential artists of the well-known Neapolitan school stand out. Inside you can admire ten seventeenth-century chapels and wonderful frescoed ceilings.

Naples - Museums

Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro

The Treasure Museum of San Gennaro is located next to the Duomo and the Treasure Chapel in Naples. It is estimated that the value of the treasure of St. Gennaro is richer than that of the crown of England of Queen Elizabeth II and the Czars of Russia. The museum was inaugurated in 2003 thanks to a project funded by private companies, local institutions and European funds. The wonders exhibited in the Treasure Museum of San Gennaro demonstrate the extraordinary nature of the Neapolitan sculptors and silversmiths who were able to reconcile technical wisdom and creativity.

Nocera Inferiore - Museums

Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Nocerino

The Archaeological Museum of Agro Nocerino was established in 1965 inside the Convent of Sant'Antonio. The materials on display come from the excavations conducted by the Management of the Provincial Museums of Salernitano. The Museum houses extensive photographic and graphic documentation, as well as plastics coming from the surrounding area. The Museum was donated paintings by the Fresa da Pucciano brothers who devoted time to the study of ancient Nuceria.

Paestum - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico di Paestum

The Archaeological Park of Paestum, in the province of Salerno, is located in the well-known homonymous locality and is known thanks to the three Doric temples, among the best preserved of antiquity: the Temple of Neptune, the Basilica, the Temple of Ceres. The walls are one of the best preserved fortified circuits in the whole of Magna Grecia, almost 5 kilometers long. In the area of the Roman city, in addition to the Capitolium, there are other significant remains: the Forum, the Amphitheatre, and the remains of many religious buildings. The site has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Agropoli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Agropoli

The origins of the castle are very ancient, the first testimonies date back to the Greek-Byzantine period. Its architecture has changed from time to time but what gave the final touch was the restoration of the 15th century, time when it became a military fortress. Then the castle lost this function and became a residence for noble families. There are two characters that are linked to the Luisa Sanfelice castle: the coat of arms of the family that is still on a door of the castle and the French writer Marguerite Yourcenar.

Marina di Camerota - Beaches

Baia degli Infreschi

The Bay of Infreschi or Porto Infreschi is a bay naturally protected by the marine currents, characterized by the emerald green waters and the depths rich in Posidonia. At the center of the bay there is the homonymous cave, full of charm and mystery thanks to its small tunnels that converge in it. Natural port, well-known to national and international tourism and flagship of the Cilento coast, Porto Infreschi is the destination of each trip by sea. In 2014 Legambiente has declared it "the most beautiful beach of Italy"

Apice - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Apice

The Castle, with its Roman architecture, is supposed to date back to the twelfth century, even if it has undergone restoration over the years. It is known for its decagonal shape and fortified walls. Inside it has large rooms, which were used by the noble families of the time and their servants. Today, the building is used for various cultural activities in the area, as the seat of the Civic Museum of Peasant Civilization, even if, currently, it is being restored.

Calitri - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Calitri Diroccato

The Castle of Calitri initially belonged to the family of Carlo d'Angio. Later it passed into the hands of several owners, and in the 17th century it was purchased by the Mirelli family. Due to the earthquakes that occurred between the 16th and 17th centuries, the structure was badly damaged. Later, it was restored by Louis IV Gesualdo, who transformed it into a private residence. In 1980, the castle was struck by another earthquake, and the remaining ruins were restored again. Today, the castle is home to the Museum of Ceramics.

Pozzuoli - Parks and nature reserves

Oasi Cratere degli Astroni

It is a nature reserve that is located in the area of the Campi Flegraean and is considered the best preserved in its structure. On this crater, which is currently managed by WWF Italy, we can admire a wide variety of animal species among which stands out the tobacco darker, the grey heron, the oak mouse and many others. The flora is also rich in species such as red oak, the poplar of Canada and many other species unique in their kind.

Sorrento - Museums

Museo "Correale di Terranova"

The Correale Museum of Terranova has been located in the Correale gentilizia residence of Terranova since 1924. It was open to the public since 1989 and contains 17th century furniture and paintings by great artists such as those of Artemisia Gentileschi and Alfonso Rodriguez, which belong to the period from the 15th to 19th century. century. All the works are exhibited in 23 different rooms. Among the works are figures dedicated to the founders of the museum and also archaeological collections.

Castellammare di Stabia - Archaeological Sites

Scavi Archeologici

The Archaeological Excavations of Castellammare di Stabia have brought to light several villas and residential buildings as well as residential districts of the ancient city of Stabiae. The origins of the city date back to the 7th century BC and from historical materials it appears to have been destroyed by Silla and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The remains were found on the edge of the Poggio di Varano of several villas, including that of San Marco and Villa Arianna which is the oldest.

Naples - Churches and places of worship

Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio

The Basilica Dell' Incoronata Madre Del Buon Consiglio is one of the best points to gain spiritual interests. It is known for its colossal church with peculiar paintings, stories about end of cholera in the area and the volcanic ash that resulted into torrential rain that destroyed lives of people and plants. It is also important for one to take note of the Sister Maria di Geshu who did note stay to see the church grow has her traces at the point.

Capri - Churches and places of worship

Certosa di San Giacomo

Count Giacomo Arcucci of Capri, a secretary to Jeanne I of Anjou, found a spot enclosed by walls in a small south facing coastal valley called Sama or Lama where he laid the charterhouse foundation. It dates back to 1371 and it is believed that it was built on remains of previous sixth Villa of Tiberius and Roman buildings. Today its home to a museum holding a number of large statues from the Roman age. This statues were recovered from the sea floor of Grotta Azzurra cave in 1964.

Capri - Museums

Villa San Michele

The museum house of a famous physician from Sweden known as Axel Munthe, Villa San Michele is the perfect Mediterranean island retreat. It’s filled with white colonnades open clear to blue skies, rooms adorned with a fascinating collection of archeological findings and antiques from diverse periods in history. It was built at the turn of the 20th century on the grounds of one of Tiberius’s ancient villas. The villa and its surrounding grounds sit on top of the so called Phoenician steps built by first Greek settlers between Anacapri and Capri.

Acerra - Museums

Museo della Maschera, del Folklore e della Civiltà Contadina

The Museum of Mask, Folklore and Peasant Civilization is located in the old castle, owned by the feudal lords of the city. In the halls you can see the tools of agricultural work, the domestic environments of the houses and also the methods used by farmers while cooking food and working bread. A room is dedicated to ancient Liburia, which created the history of origin of the mask of Pulcinella. The building also contains a library and video library, 12 exhibition rooms, kitchens and the Monument to Pulcinella by Gennaro d'Angelo.

Acquarola - Parks and nature reserves

Oasi Parco Naturale Diecimare

At its origins, the park belonged to the Monastery of SS. Trinity of Cava de' Tirreni thanks to the donation of Prince Gisulf II. The Park is composed of a deciduous forest. In the Piana di Diecimare it is possible to visit a centuries-old fruit chestnut grove. The Oasis also has protected species. The park covers about 444 hectares and is managed by WWF Italy. The protected area offers a hilly and mountainous environment covered by woods that present a relaxing landscape for anyone.

Anacapri - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Damecuta

The Damecuta Tower is located 150 m above sea level and was initially built to protect the city from attacks by Saracen pirates. The construction has always been surrounded by an enormous amount of vegetation and shrubs typical of coastal areas. In addition, the latter is also part of the homonymous Villa. It is a typical beauty and characteristic not to be missed for those who are passionate about antiquities and pirate stories, being also in excellent condition.

Bacoli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Baia - Castello di Baia

The Aragonese Castle was built by Alfonso of Aragon at the end of the fifteenth century for the defense of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from the Moors. The building consists of a series of fortifications linked together. The castle has a strategic position that allows for a wide view that prevented the enemies from approaching. The castle of Baia is home to the Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields for its dominant position compared to the archaeological sites of the Phlegraean Campi.

Avellino - Fountains

Fontana di Grimoaldo

Near the Church of San Antonio Abate, there is a fountain, today known as the “Fontana Tecta”, which played an important role, as it offered the possibility of refreshment to the numerous travelers who traveled the well-known Via Salernitana. The real denomination of the Fountain is not that of Fontana Tecta, but the one indicated in a document dated December 1138 in the Abbey of Montevergine, namely “Fontana di Grimoaldo” by the name of the rich character who promoted its aesthetic enrichment and functional transformation.

Atripalda - Museums

Dogana d'Arte

The building, built in the mid-nineteenth century, was restored after the 1980 earthquake. Currently, the museum collects a permanent collection of artifacts from the ancient settlement and churches destroyed by the earthquake; periodically it hosts temporary exhibitions, conferences, fairs and cultural events. Center of economic and commercial life first, cultural and artistic, then, the Customs represents, with its clock, the pinnacles and the pyramidal roof, the very symbol of the city of Atripalda.

Avella - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Avella Diroccato

The monumental complex of the Castello di Avella occupies a hill with steep sides located on the right of the river Clanis. The top of the hill is occupied by the structures of the fortress, dominated by the size of a cylindrical tower on a truncated conical base welded to the imposing structures of the Donjon. Some exploratory essays conducted in 1987 set the date of its plant to the Norman period (XI-XII century) and highlighted the existence of renovations during the 13th century.

Aquilonia - Museums

Museo Etnografico e della Cultura Materiale

The Museum was established on the initiative of Beniamino Tartaglia in association with the City Council. Inside we find a large collection of equipment and documents for the living, work and real life of the area. The main purpose of this exhibition is to give the public the opportunity to retrace the history of the Altirpine civilization. All elements are well organized according to the timeline to recreate the entire ancient scenario correctly. The Museum is available for all interested parties.

Ascea - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Castello Bruca

The castle tower of Bruca stands in the municipality of Ascea, in the province of Salerno. Today he was named Archaeological Park of Velia. It was a Greco-Roman settlement with a territory of about 90 hectares. The city dates back to 4th century BC and had a great development in the Hellenistic age. In the Middle Ages, a castle was built that was composed of a large tower, so-called Torre Castello di Bruca. The building has special decorative architectural elements from the Hellenistic-Roman era.

Castellammare di Stabia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Angioino

The Angevin Castle was built around the tenth century at the behest of the Duke of Sorrento. Some historians, however, also attribute the construction to Charles I of Anjou from whom it takes its name. In the following centuries it had several renovations becoming also the seat of the garrison of mercenary soldiers. Within its walls there was the cathedral that housed the bishops of the diocese. The structure consists of powerful walls with towers and towers joined together through a wall with relative side openings.

Capri - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Castiglione

The Castiglione Castle was probably built between the 10th and 11th centuries on the homonymous hill. It was renovated in the twelfth century by the will of Charles of Anjou, thus becoming a directorial property. The structure is composed of a quadrangular plan with forced and crenellated walls and its edged nougats. At the center of the fortress there was also a chapel dedicated to the Madonna della Libera. Since 1952 the Castle was destined for public homes, after the restoration carried out by Duke Roberto Caracciolo.

Capaccio - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Paestum

The tower was built in the 16th century, and is one of the three towers in the Paestum area. It is a symbol of the end of the night attacks of looting groups, in the place. The citizens, now accustomed to such attacks, left access free and united their homes, building farmhouses. In the second half of the XVI, the Spanish took possession of the whole of the South of Italy. They then reinforced the whole place, building a system of towers. The tower is now visible only externally.

Benevento - Museums

Museo del Sannio (Sezione storica)

The Museum of Sannio is located in the municipality of Benevento. The Museum is organized in 4 structures (Archaeology, Medieval, History and Art). The historical section was created to collect and present to the public the history and culture of the area. Inside it houses an exhibition of historical documents concerning the life of the local community. Today there are the scrolls of Falcone Beneventano, papal edicts, the Talleyrand declaration. Admission to the museum is free of charge.

Benevento - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca dei Rettori

The construction of the Rocca dei Rectors dates back to 1321 on the model of the large French military buildings. It was built on the remains of an ancient Lombard fortress and is located at the highest point of the historic center of Benevento. The fortress houses the historical section of the Museo del Sannio and is also known as the Castle of Benevento or Castello di Manfredi. On the terrace there are two turrets from where you can admire a splendid view of the mountain basin and Mount Taburno.

Bisaccia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Ducale

The first origins of the Ducal Castle of Bisaccia, in the province of Avellino, date back to the Norman period, but the current structure has undergone numerous reconstruction interventions over the centuries. Over time, the Castle was used as a fortified residence for Lords. The courtyard of the building overlooks the rooms on the ground floor. The square tower resists that, at its origins, was equipped with a bridge. Today the City is the owner of the Palace.

Naples - Castles, palaces and mansions

Reggia di Portici

The Royal Palace of Portici was built between 1738 and 1742, at the behest of Charles III of Bourbon. The palace also became the seat of the Herculanense Museum, where the finds of Herculaneum are located, today kept in the National Archaeological Museum. The structure consists of two wings that connect from a large courtyard. In the building there are also many decorations, mosaics and columns, which were found during the excavations of Herculaneum.

Naples - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Como

Palazzo Como was built in 400. At its origins, the palace in 1292, was owned by the vicar of Charles II of Anjou, Riccardo Como d'Albignano. In 1454 it was enlarged by Giovanni and Fabio Como. Next to the building, a garden was purchased and the Aragonese coat of arms was added by the Como, for gratitude and recognition. Today it is home to the Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum. Inside there are paintings, sculptures, relevant collections of art and, moreover, weapons, majolica, porcelain, books, archival documents.

Naples - Museums

Museo di Paleobotanica ed Etnobotanica dell'Orto Botanico

The Museum of Paleobotanica and Ethnobotany of Naples is located in the Castle, a building dating from the 16th to 17th century. The two sections of the museum are: the Paleobotanic and the Ethnobotanical one. In the first section, the Paleobotanic one, fossil finds are collected that demonstrate the evolution of terrestrial plants from the Silurian, 400 million years ago to the present day. The ethnobotany section, on the other hand, exposes collections of objects in plant material from Mexico, the Amazon, Borneo, Sumatra and the Philippines.

Naples - Museums

Museo D. A. Pignatelli Cortes e Museo delle Carrozze

The Pignatelli villa was erected in 1826. In 1952, Princess Rosina Pignatelli donated to the Italian State the villa and her art collection, provided that the museum that would have founded bears the name of her husband, Diego Aragona Pignatelli. The villa, inside it also houses the Museum of Carriages, with an interesting collection of Italian and French carriages dating from the end of the 1800s and the beginning of the '900.

Naples - Museums

Museo dell'Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte

The Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory was established in 1812 at the behest of King Joachim Murat. In the same structure there is also the headquarters of the Astronomical Museum of Capodimonte, which is composed of three important cores: the Museum of Astronomical Instruments, which contains a collection of dated instruments from the '800 to '900; the Bamberg Pavilion, dedicated to the precise measurement of time; the Repsold Pavilion, with the equatorial refracting telescope that is the emblem of the Naples Observatory.

Naples - Museums

Museo Civico Gaetano Filangeri

The Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum in Naples preserves a collection with more than 3,000 objects, offering a great vision of the Neapolitan artistic scene. In addition, the Museum houses a large collection of applied arts, paintings and sculptures dating from the 15th to the 19th century, a library and a historical archive of about 30,000 volumes from the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries. You can also admire the collection of paintings from the seventeenth century, by the greatest Neapolitan artists.

Naples - Churches and places of worship

Trinità degli Spagnoli

The Church of the Holy Trinity of the Spaniards of Naples, was established in 1573. Thanks to the Trinitarian fathers, it underwent the first renovations and renewals, which were completed in 1788. In addition, the interior was also restored and expanded with decorations. In the French decade, the church was deprived of all its works and furnishings. The only survivor of the depredations was the seventeenth-century painting that portrays the Most Holy Trinity with Our Lady of the Remedy.

Naples - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Colonna di Stigliano

This building is located in the heart of the city of Naples. It was built at the end of the 16th century by Giovanni Zevallos. At the end of the 19th century, the building was purchased by the Banca Commerciale Italiana. The renovation was done by the architect Platania, and since 1898 the building continues to act as a bank office. The building and the original courtyard are built in Art Nouveau style. Of great interest, is the staircase of honor, where the neoclassical decorations of the great painters are located.

Naples - Archaeological Sites

Terme di Agnano

The Terme di Agnano, are dating back to Greek times, but the ruins that we still find today, are purely Roman. Towards the end of the 19th century, the entire area was reconsidered, reevaluating the ancient sulphurous springs and those of therapeutic waters. In 1911 they were opened to the public. Over the years the structure has undergone various restorations and modifications, which have brought to light archaeological remains of the ancient Roman baths.

Naples - Museums

Museo Storico Musicale

The Historical Musical Museum of Naples is located in the library of the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella. In the museum are kept ancient and precious instruments such as Stradivari's harpetta, or the splendid strings, the keyboard instruments, among them the precious fortepiano, the harpsichord of Catherine II of Russia, the pianos by Mercadante and Thalberg. Of particular interest is the very rare collection of autograph manuscripts, musical editions of the 16th century and opera librettos belonging to the Library.

Morigerati - Museums

Museo Etnografico della Cultura Contadina

The Ethnographic Museum of Peasant Culture was established in 1994 through the dedication of Clorinda and Modestina Florenzano who since the 1960s began to collect materials and objects of culture. peasant woman in the territory of Morigerati. The Museum presents various utensils, textile artifacts as well as clothes for the daily use of citizens. There are also terracotta works and carpentry tools that were used for the production of furniture with walnut and chestnut wood.

Naples - Museums

Museo Nazionale della Ceramica Duca di Martina

The Duke of Martina Museum since 1927 has been located in the Villa Floridiana in Naples. The Museum houses over 6000 works of Western and Eastern manufacturing, dating back to the period from the 12th to the 19th century. It is one of the largest collections of decorative arts, and divided over three floors, the section of oriental art objects has recently been opened, including the fine collection of Chinese porcelain dating back to the Ming and Qing times.

Naples - Museums

Museo di Paleontologia

The Museum of Paleontology was founded in 1932 and is located at the “Center of Museums Natural Sciences” of the Federico II University of Naples. The museum offers the public various collections: fossil fish from Giffoni Vallepiana, Pietraroia and Castellammare di Stabia, of mammals and marine and flying reptiles. Since 1996, the museum has been enriched with a fossil specimen of Allosaurus fragilis from North America, in excellent state of preservation.

Lacco Ameno - Parks and nature reserves

Giardini Botanici Termali Negombo

The Negombo Botanical Thermal Gardens were created by Duke Luigi Silvestro Camerini who settled himself to Ischia in 1946. The Garden was designed by Ermanno Casasco and houses plants from Brazil, Australia, Japan and South Africa. There are also contemporary artistic works such as Arnaldo Pomodoro's “The Arch in Heaven”. The Spa hosts the waters that flow at a temperature of 40 °C, particularly indicated in the treatment of osteo-articular diseases.

Nocera Inferiore - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Fienga

The Fienga Castle or Castello di Nocera was built around the tenth century on top of the hill of Sant'Andrea. Of the Castle you can still see the two walls, the Gothic arches of the aviary and the apse area of the church of Santa Maria alla Torre, located behind the keep. Of particular beauty is the Royal Cavallerizza divided into spans and covered by barrel vaults. Currently the Castle is in the management of the Municipality of Nocera Inferiore after the homonymous Palace has been established inside it.

Nocera Inferiore - Churches and places of worship

Convento di Sant'Antonio

The Convent of St. Anthony was built around the 13th century after the death of its founder Guido Filangieri, in 1256. The building of remarkable Gothic architecture, has on its outside a large staircase leading to the entrance of the Church portal. To the north is the convent building, while the Church has a nave illuminated by a circular rose window. Within the ecclesiastical structure there are several works by Francesco Solimena and Andrea Sabatini.

Nocera Inferiore - Churches and places of worship

Monastero di Sant'Anna

The Monastery of Sant'Anna was established in 1282 by the bishop of Capaccio, Pietro. Located along the western side of the Park Hill, the Monastery hosted the daughters of the Angevin rulers who wanted them to monk. The Nocerini instead brought their unwanted children to this place destined for the Dominican nuns of cloistered. After several earthquakes the complex was restored and we can still observe the walls that enclosed the gardens and buildings of the ecclesiastical insula.

Nocera Inferiore - Castles, palaces and mansions

Caserma Tofano

Tofano barracks was built during the 18th century at the behest of the King of Naples Charles III on the place where the Doge's Palace stood. Initially, the barracks was dedicated to Lieutenant General Nicola Marselli and later it was dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Bruno Tofano. The Barracks had the function of hosting the military and freeing citizens from the duty to receive them in their homes. It was also named Grand Quarter as it represented a real military citadel in a strategic position for the city.

Nola - Museums

Museo Storico Archeologico di Nola

The Historical Archaeological Museum of Nola is located in the building where the Canossian Convent was first located. After the restoration, carried out at the behest by the Municipal Administration, an exhibition path of the ancient city of Nola was integrated. The staging takes place in five times, from the origins: 8th — 7th century BC until the rule of Rome in Ancient Campania. A special room is dedicated to prehistory that documents the inhabitants of the Bronze Age buried by the Vesuvian eruption.

Pozzuoli - Archaeological Sites

Necropoli Romana

It is a very important monument for the large number of tombs. The buildings were built in the ancient gates of Pozzuoli at different ages and from ancient times they have been transformed into Christian cemeteries. Some of these buildings today are used as cellars or olive trees for sheep and goats. The presence of the numerous semicircular cavities is explained by the fact that the pagans used cremation for the dead. Some tombs still have the interior decoration intact, but almost all the tombs over time have been tampered with or subject to theft.

Striano - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa matrice di Striano - Parrocchia di San Giovanni Battista

The mother church of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of parish Catholic worship of Striano in the province of Naples in the Diocese of Nocera Inferior-Sarno. Home to the master parish located in the central Piazza IV Novembre, represents the historical and religious heart of the city. The establishment of the Church of San Giovanni dates back to the Middle Ages. The bubble of the Archbishop of Salerno Alfano I of 1066 shows the boundaries of the Diocese of Sarno and the Municipalities that are under his jurisdiction including Striano.

Striano - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Civica di San Nicola

Owned by the Municipality of Striano and bound by law 1/6/1939 n.1089, the Arch of San Nicola is located in Via Palma and is the only surviving door of the city walls that enclosed the ancient village. The latter dates back to the Middle Ages and is presented with isolated masonry mixed with Sarno stone and Vesuvian stone base, about 8.50 meters high, including battlements, with round arch passage approx. 4.20 meters wide. It was erected in the second half of the fifteenth century under the Orsini, Counts of Nola, when the village was surrounded by walls and equipped with two access doors.

Torraca - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di S. Pietro Apostolo

The Church of St. Peter the Apostle is the main parish of Torraca that was erected in the late 9th century. Radically transformed during the eighteenth century, it was again restored around 1920 as evidenced by its current decorations. In the vault of the central nave the painter painted scenes inspired by the life of St. Peter; under the dome the heavenly triumph appears. This church preserves a valuable seventeenth-century bath, used as a baptismal font.

Caserta - Churches and places of worship

Santuario di Sant'Anna

The Sanctuary of Sant'Anna was built during the nineteenth century on the previous church of Our Lady of Loreto. It represents an important place of worship as the Saint holds the role of protector of the city of Caserta together with San Sebastiano. After the bombings of World War II, the Sanctuary has been restored and only the imposing façade remains of the original construction. Several statues and busts are housed inside the structure, including the statue of Ecce Homo and that of Sant'Antonio Abate.

Aversa - 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.

Capua - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Carlo V

The Castle of Charles V was built in 1542 at the behest of the homonymous emperor who commissioned the construction of the architect Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya. The fortress is located in the ancient village of the city of Capua. It has linear geometries and ramparts of a square base and an entrance bridge that rests on arches. Over the centuries the function of the Castle has always remained the defensive function, except during the period of the restoration when it held the role of prison.

Teano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Taverna della Catena

The Taverna della Catena is located in Teano where along the main road there were several taverns for stopping and changing horses of postmen and travelers. Among these, the “Taverna della Catena”, built by Duke Domenico Mariconda around 1720 at which on 26 October 1860 the historic meeting between Giuseppe Garibaldi and Vittorio Emanuele was thought to take place II, gone down in history with the name of “Teano's meeting”. Nowadays, thanks to the various restorations, it continues to maintain its original appearance.

Roccamonfina - Churches and places of worship

Santuario S.Maria dei Lattani

The Sancturio of Madonna dei Lattani is located on Mount dei Lattani, one of the craters of the Roccamonfina volcano, active in ancient times. The sanctuary was established in 1430 by San Bernardino da Siena and San Giacomo della Marca. Inside there is the chapel dedicated to the Virgin of the Lattani, with the statue of the Madonna and Child dating back to the 9th century, which was found in 1430 by a shepherd in a cave.

Campania: other suggestions for sleeping

Hotel Margherita - >Praiano
Hotel Margherita
Praiano - Via Umberto I 70
e-mail www +3989874227
A magical place, an enchanting view, a kind and warm hospitality, a terrace with pool, sunbathing deck and view...all this is yours to enjoy. Surrounded by verdent hills and crystal clear blue waters
Palazzo Belmonte - >Santa Maria di Castellabate
Palazzo Belmonte
Santa Maria di Castellabate - Via Senatore Manente Comunale, 25
e-mail www +39974960211
Palazzo Belmonte is a sophisticated Historical Residence by the sea, less than 2 hours from Naples International Airport, south of the magical Amalfi Coast, in an unspoilt corner of Italy which lies in the heart of Magna Graecia.
Residence Bellavista - >Marina di Camerota
Residence Bellavista
Marina di Camerota - Via Luigi Mazzeo
e-mail www +39974932543
Villa Pollio - >Sorrento
Villa Pollio
Sorrento - Via Guglielmo Marconi, 6
e-mail www +393388630102
We are proud to welcome you to our residence in Meta di Sorrento, a beautiful structure close to Sorrento which is just a short distance from the more affirmed international and cultural tourist destinations. The most fabulous excursions are simple to organise to visit Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii, Herculaeum, Ischia, Procida, Naples and Vesuvius. We will host you in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere so you may enjoy every opportunity to spend a beautiful holiday in one of the most beautiful places in the world, situated between the sea, hills and mountains. We will personally furnish you with all information to allow you to fully appreciate your vacation.
VILLAGGIO DELLE SIRENE - >Marina di Camerota
VILLAGGIO DELLE SIRENE
Marina di Camerota - Via Sirene ( Strada Palinuro- Marina Di Camerota )
e-mail www +39974932338
Hotel Terme Rosaleo - >Casamicciola Terme
Hotel Terme Rosaleo
Casamicciola Terme - Via Cumana, 18
e-mail www +3981994677
Hotel Terme Rosaleo is a former Bourbon villa with seafront views, set in an elegant park 2 minutes from the beach. It has its own thermal baths with waters coming direct from ancient springs, and a wellness centre offering mud therapy, massages, peeling, scrubs and more. Also on-site are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a large restaurant/bar. All rooms are en suite, and most have a terrace or balcony.

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