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Casertavecchia is a frazione of Caserta, Italy. It is the site of a former medieval village that lies at the foot of the Tifatini Mountains located 10km north-east of the City of Caserta, at an altitude of approximately 401 meters. Its name, translated from Italian, means "Old Caserta".
Casertavecchia—the old medieval town of Caserta. The centre of Caserta in the Middle Ages, Casertavecchia is an enchanting medieval village on the slopes of the Tifatini Mountains, 4 km northeast of Caserta. Ruins of the 11th-century Norman castle of Casertavecchia – © Vincenzo Ventriglia.
Caserta Vecchia is a splendid medieval and well-preserved hamlet founded by the Longobards in the VIII century, at the foot of Mount Virgo, 10 km from the Royal Palace of Caserta. It offers a great view of the plains of Caserta and a charming cathedral with Arabic, Norman and Sicilian influences, as well as a castle with four warning towers and a panoramic view.
Apart from the wonders of the Reggia, the medieval city, Caserta Vecchia, is remarkable. Don’t miss a meal in the garden of Antica Osteria Massa. This elegant family run establishment since 1848 offers exceptional food and wine, excellent service and in a beautiful setting.
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- Piazza Duomo Casertavecchia
The village of Caserta Vecchia is about 10 kilometers from the center of Caserta. It is easily accessible by private means of transport and, at the gates of the village, there are various public and private car parks, almost all for a fee. In addition, Casertavecchia is served by the 05UC Borgo line of the AIR Campania city buses.
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Mar 16, 2019 · To say it with Dickens, Caserta really mirrors the story of two cities: Caserta Vecchia (Old Caserta) and the city of Caserta itself. Caserta Vecchia sits atop Mount Virgo and is about five miles from present-day Caserta. The site of Caserta Vecchia lasted just about until the mid-1700s.
The medieval village of Caserta. The village of Casertavecchia is a town of medieval origin located north-east of the current city of Caserta. Casa Hirta probably rose around the eighth century AD, in a perched position ⎼ as the name indicates ⎼ on the slopes of the Tifatini Mountains.
