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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CapuaCapua - Wikipedia

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   Capua ( / ˈkæpjuə / KAP-yoo-ə, Italian: [ˈkaːpwa]) is a city and comune in the province of Caserta, in the region of Campania, southern Italy, situated 25 km (16 mi) north of Naples, on the northeastern edge of the Campanian plain.

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   Capua, a small town on the river Volturno, has been an active local centre for more than 2000 years, as can be seen in the monuments and buildings in and near the town. It is now a quiet regional centre, visited for its important museum but also having several churches and other places of interest.

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   Capua, in ancient times, the chief city of the Campania region of Italy; it was located 16 miles (26 km) north of Neapolis (Naples) on the site of modern Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The nearby modern city of Capua was called Casilinum in antiquity.

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   Capua, town and episcopal see, Campania region, southern Italy, on the Volturno River and the ancient Appian Way, north of Naples. Casilinum was a strategic road junction and was contended for by the Carthaginian general Hannibal and the Romans from 216 to 211 bc, during the Second Punic War; it.

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   Things to Do in Capua, Italy: See Tripadvisor's 4,059 traveler reviews and photos of Capua tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Capua. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Where is Capua located?

   • Capua, town and episcopal see, Campania region, southern Italy, on the Volturno River and the ancient Appian Way, north of Naples.

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   How did Capua become a city?

   • The city kept its own magistrates and language. In 312 bce Capua was connected with Rome by the Appian Way (Via Appia). Its prosperity increased and it became the second city of Italy, famous for its bronzes and perfumes. During the Second Punic War (218–201 bce) Capua sided with Carthage against Rome.

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   Where did the name Capua come from?

   • The name of Capua comes from the Etruscan Capeva. The meaning is 'City of Marshes'. Its foundation is attributed by Cato the Elder to the Etruscans, and the date given as about 260 years before it was "taken" by Rome. If this is true it refers not to its capture in the Second Punic War (211 BC), but to its submission to Rome in 338 BC.

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   Is Capua a good place to visit?

   • Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Tucked away, a little gem in the heart of Capua. The ancient sarcophagus converted into an altar and the fresco and niches behind it dating back to early Christian times are worth a look. The atmosphere is tranquil and inspiring.

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   One of the most important museums in Italy is located in Capua. The ancient capital of Campania houses a collection of exceptional historical value but still too little known in the marvellous Palazzo Antignano.

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   Capua Tourism: Tripadvisor has 4,058 reviews of Capua Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Capua resource.