Caianello
Caianello: a small Campanian town with ancient charm
Located in the province of Caserta, in Campania, Caianello is a town of only 1772 inhabitants that develops on a plain to the east of the volcanic massif of Roccamonfina. Despite its small size, Caianello preserves a millennial history and an artistic and cultural heritage with ancient origins.
Physical geography: between plain and volcano
The territory of Caianello extends over a vast flat area, dominated by the Roccamonfina volcano. The surrounding landscape is strongly characterized by the presence of citrus crops, chestnut trees and oak forests.
History: between Roman times and World War II
The name of Caianello derives from Caiano, an ancient village mentioned in the counts of tithes paid between 1308 and 1328. The progenitor settlement developed in Roman times, but remains of tombs dating back to the IV-III centuries BC have also been found.
During World War II, Caianello was heavily bombed due to its proximity to the railway station. In 1943 the Americans entered the town.
Monuments and places of interest: the sacred art of Caianello
Caianello has an interesting artistic and religious heritage, including the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, the Parish Church of the Saints Vincenzo and Anastasio, the Church of Santo Stefano and the votive niche with fresco in the hamlet of Aorivola.
Society: a welcoming community
Caianello has a resident foreign population of 102 people, representing mainly Romania, Albania and Bangladesh. Despite its small size, the Campanian town stands out for its great welcome and solidarity towards new arrivals.
Anthropogenic geography: a town divided into different hamlets
Caianello is divided into different hamlets, including Aorivola, Caianello Vecchio, Cittadella, Gaudisciano, Casinove, Lombari, Montano, Poza and Santa Lucia, where the town hall is located.
Economy: between commerce, agriculture and craftsmanship
Caianello's economic life is based mainly on commerce, agriculture and craftsmanship. Among the typical products of the area, chestnuts, porcini mushrooms, fruit, buffalo mozzarella and hazelnuts stand out.
Infrastructure and transports: the importance of the A1 motorway
The A1 (Italy) motorway is the most important artery for Caianello, thanks to the presence of the homonymous exit. The nearest railway station is Vairano-Caianello, located on the Rome-Cassino-Naples railway line, which was inaugurated in 1861.
Overall, Caianello presents itself as a human-sized town, characterized by a strong cultural identity and the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape. Anyone who approaches this Campanian village will be immediately fascinated.
