Discover Marano di Napoli: Hills, History and Tradition

Marano di Napoli is considered the final extension of the Phlegraean Fields. The area is mostly hilly and lies on a slope of Camaldoli Hill. For you, the range extends from hilly landscapes and paths through woodland to Roman and medieval traces. Depending on your interests, you can discover the town through its cultural history, natural environment or local traditions.

Walkable Paths and Chestnut Forest

Cupa dei Cani is one of the three roads in Marano di Napoli that can still be walked today. Cupa Orlando is a road in Marano di Napoli that can still be walked today and is identified with the Roman Via Consularis Campana.

The Bosco della Salandra is a centuries-old chestnut forest with diverse flora and fauna. This adds a natural dimension to the hilly landscape, which is particularly relevant if you are interested in woodland and biodiversity.

Rock Settlement and Ancient Tratturo

The caves of the Eremo di Santa Maria di Pietraspaccata extend across several levels and probably constitute a primitive rock settlement dating back to the Neolithic period. The Eremo also overlooks an ancient, Oscan-Samnite-influenced tratturo that connected the highest elevation near Naples with the Phlegraean-Campanian plain. This theme brings together early settlement traces and historic routes.

Roman Traces and Medieval Architectural History

The Mausoleo del Ciaurro is a Roman mausoleum probably dating from the 1st to the 2nd century AD. It has niches that contained ash urns and is incorporated into the urban villa built specifically for the monument.

Castello di Monteleone stands on a hill in Marano di Napoli and overlooks the Conca di Quarto and the Phlegraean Fields. Emperor Frederick II had it first built between 1227 and 1230. After 1275, the Castello was rebuilt by the Angevins; Bausolino de Lynneais and Pietro de Chaule were involved, and they also built the Maschio Angioino in Naples. Its location and these two construction phases connect the landscape with medieval history.

Traditions Surrounding San Castrese

San Castrese also shapes the local traditions of Marano di Napoli. San Castrese is honored with processions on February 11 and September 1. The Festa dello Sbarco di San Castrese takes place on September 1 and has been celebrated since 1901. The San Castrese community also maintains a traditional pilgrimage to Castel Volturno to commemorate the arrival of Saint Bishop Castrese at the Volturno River. Here, processions, a festival and a pilgrimage come together in a religiously shaped tradition.

Accommodation Suited to Your Interests

When choosing a hotel in Marano di Napoli, you can focus on these themes: walkable roads, chestnut forest and diverse natural surroundings, early settlement traces, Roman architecture, medieval architectural history or the tradition surrounding San Castrese.

More Destinations for Planning Your Trip

More destinations for planning your trip include Lido Di Licola, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Pomigliano d'Arco, Giugliano In Campania, Monte Di Procida, Calvizzano, Melito Di Napoli and Volla.

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