Casertavecchia - 5

Beautiful medieval village to visit, if possible, without crowds to better appreciate the suggestive views of alleys and historic buildings. Beautiful details, nice the few shops present and all very nice and clean.

Beautiful medieval village situated on a small hill, not far from the city of Caserta. Very enjoyable the panorama, as well as the cathedral that dominates the little square. Among the narrow streets there are many places, some really characteristic, that offer tourist menus. There is no shortage of souvenir shops.

Casertavecchia For a snack, the Romanesque cathedral in Casertevecchia. This medieval borgo is located at an altitude of 400 meters on the slope of Tifatinskaya Mountain. Now it is officially the national monument of Italy, and once the town was the center of Campania, here was the episcopal palace and the cathedral. It was founded by the Longobards in the 9th century, and the watchtowers and castle from that time are well preserved. The cathedral dedicated to the Archangel Michael also dates back to this time. He had a special veneration among the Longobards, almost all the temples of this time are dedicated to the holy war. The cult of water and baptism was also associated with him. After all, the Longobards were Arians, in connection with which baptism played a key role for them. In the church on the right, there is a baptistery with a font. Borgo is perfectly preserved, its powerful defensive walls, a strategic position from which the whole Campania is surveyed, turned it into an important center, where local residents fled to take refuge in case of a threat. As it happened in the 11th century with the invasion of the Saracens. The episcopal throne was also located here. After the Longobards, the city passed into the hands of first the Normans, then the Aragonese dynasty, with them, from the 15th century, the degradation of the role of Old Caserta begins. In the 18th century, the Bourbons will build their royal palace 15 km away in the valley, and a new city will gradually emerge nearby - just Caserta, dusty, industrial, they say that radioactive waste is stored here. But the old borgo is not dead, he lives his tourist life. Films are shot here (recently, for example, the TV series "My Brilliant Friend"). There are cafes and restaurants here. In general, the city has been living for 1000 years and I have been doing it for the same amount. ???

Caserta Vecchia is a small medieval village located in a hilly area overlooking the whole plain south of Caserta. Various restaurants, bars and souvenir shops embellish the visit of tourists. The setting up of some shops for the Christmas period is very nice. The village also boasts the Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo, the ruins of the Norman-Swabian Castle and a breathtaking view that on fine days gives the opportunity to observe from the Domizio coast to the islands, from Naples to Vesuvius and beyond to the mountains of the Sorrento coast. In the large economic parking area. Worth a visit

Characteristic medieval village where you can spend half a day among its alleys, the church of San Michele and the castle. We took advantage of an appointment organized for children by a local cultural association and, accompanied by Pierluigi from the Pro locob who guided us, we took a walk in the village. If it were better managed and valued, it could offer so much more. Unfortunately, there are unauthorized parking attendants