Alvignano Explained

Alvignano
Official Name:Comune di Alvignano
Coordinates:41.25°N 34°W
Region:Campania
Province:Caserta (CE)
Frazioni:Angiolilli, Annunziata, Faraoni, Marcianofreddo, Notarpaoli, Petrilli, Piazza, Rasignano, San Mauro, San Nicola
Mayor:Angelo Francesco Marcucci
Area Total Km2:38.13
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:4746
Population As Of:31 March 2017
Population Demonym:Alvignanesi
Elevation M:132
Saint:St. Ferdinand of Aragon
Day:Second Sunday in July
Postal Code:81012
Area Code:0823

Alvignano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 45km (28miles) north of Naples and about 25km (16miles) north of Caserta, at the foot of the Monti Trebulani.

Its main attractions are the Basilica of Santa Maria di Cubulteria, a rare example of Lombard architecture (8th and 9th centuries) and the Aragonese Castle.

Nearby is the ancient town of Compulteria.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.