Sant'angelo In Formis
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Welcome to Sant'Angelo in Formis, the municipal district of Capua, a city in the province of Caserta. Located about 4 km northwest of Capua, at the foot of Mount Tifata, this district is divided into three neighborhoods: the modern "Sant'Iorio" and "Rione Case" downstream, the ancient "Sant'Angelo in Formis" further upstream. In this guide, we will take you on a journey to discover the history, monuments, and places of interest in the district.
Physical geography
Sant'Angelo in Formis is located at the foot of Mount Tifata, which reaches an altitude of 602 meters above sea level. The village is about 12 km southeast of Caserta and 27 km north of Naples. The district is located at an altitude of 105 meters above sea level.
History
In Roman times, on the hill where the abbey of Sant'Angelo stands, there was the temple of Diana Tifatina, of which some artifacts are now preserved at the Campano Museum in Capua. In the 10th century, on the remains of the temple, a first church was built. Later, in the 11th century, the Benedictine abbey of Sant'Angelo in Formis was built, whose style shows Byzantine influences. During the Second World War, the district was severely damaged due to the bombings, but it was completely restored afterwards.
Monuments and places of interest
The district of Sant'Angelo in Formis is famous for the abbey of Sant'Angelo, an example of Byzantine architecture. In front of the abbey, there is a terrace square that offers a panoramic view of Capua. The presence of a Roman triumphal arch dedicated to the emperor Septimius Severus from the city of ''Capua Antiqua'', based on an inscription and the oldest designation of the sanctuary, has been hypothesized, but no remains have been found. Near the district, it is possible to visit the San Vito and Sansò Forest, the Garibaldin cemetery that houses the fallen of the siege of Capua in 1860, and the Annibale Bridge, an ancient Roman bridge that crosses the Volturno River.
Sports
The passion for football in Sant'Angelo in Formis is present thanks to the establishment of Real Sant'Angelo in Formis, a sports club in the district that has chosen the garnet-blue social colors. More and more young people are choosing this sport as a pastime and we see them frequenting the streets of the village, waiting to take the field.
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Sant'Angelo in Formis is one of the municipal districts of Capua, a city located in the province of Caserta. The abbey of Sant'Angelo is the main monument of artistic and architectural value in the district, an example of Byzantine architecture.
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Sant'Angelo in Formis is a historic district that deserves to be visited to discover its beauty. The district is strategically located relative to surrounding cities and is easily accessible from Naples or Caserta. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature, Sant'Angelo in Formis is the right place for you.
