Santa Maria Capua Vetere

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Santa Maria Capua Vetere is a town and comune in the province of Caserta, part of the region of Campania. ()

Alternative names: Population: 32.9 thous.Area: 6.15 mi²Coordinates: 41°5'4"N, 14°15'20"E

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Nearby attractions include: Arch of Hadrian, Anfiteatro Campano, Museo archeologico dell'antica Capua, Teatro Garibaldi.

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Arch of Hadrian
11 min walk • The Arch of Hadrian is an ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Santa Maria Capua Vetere. It was originally a triple arch, but today only three pylons and one of the lateral arches survive. It spanned the Appian Way and constituted an ideal entrance to the city, perhaps corresponding to the line of the pomerium.
~1570 ftW
Historical place, Museum
Anfiteatro Campano
8 min walk • The Amphitheatre of Capua was a Roman amphitheatre in the city of Capua, second only to the Colosseum in size and probably the model for it.
~1580 ftSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Museo archeologico dell'antica Capua
8 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Capua is located in the heart of Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The establishment of the museum stems from the need to present, according to the most modern exhibition criteria, the materials unearthed during the...
~1680 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Teatro Garibaldi
9 min walk • The Garibaldi Theater is a 228-seat opera house in Santa Maria Capua Vetere founded in 1890 and opened in 1896.
1 miE
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San Prisco
26 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in San Prisco is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture that dates back to the 17th century. The church is adorned with stunning frescoes and ornate decorations, making it a fascinating site for...