Castello di Cisterna
Castello di Cisterna: a municipality in the metropolitan city of Naples
Hello friends! Today I will talk to you about a small municipality in the northeast of Naples called Castello di Cisterna, also known as Castel Cisterna in Italian, Castiello 'e Cisterna and 'A Cisterna in Neapolitan. Despite its small size, this municipality has 7713 inhabitants and is located along the National Road of Puglia between the municipalities of Pomigliano d'Arco and Brusciano, with which it forms a single urban agglomeration.
Physical geography
The territory of Castello di Cisterna extends over a narrow strip of land between the other two municipalities. The area is characterized by the presence of swamps that form after rainfall.
Origins of the name
The name "Castello" could be derived from the fortifications founded by the Samnites, as described by Virgil in Book VII of the Aeneid. Furthermore, the term "Cisterna" could refer to the presence of a cistern used to quench horses in the past.
History
Castello di Cisterna was known simply as "Cisterna" from the twelfth century until 1862. During the thirteenth century, it was a fiefdom belonging to the Mastrilli di Marigliano family.
Monuments and places of interest
The main place of interest in the municipality is the Church of San Nicola, which has a Greek cross shape.
Society
The municipality has seen a variable demographic evolution throughout its history.
Infrastructure and transport
The Castelcisterna station is located along the Napoli-Nola-Baiano railway of the Circumvesuviana.
Administration
Below you will find a table relating to the administrations that have alternated over the years.
Sport
There are several sports associations in the municipality.
Notes
If you are interested in exploring the history or geography of the municipality, you can consult the bibliography at the bottom of the text.
External links
You can find further information and curiosities about the municipality of Castello di Cisterna on the websites listed in the external links.
Thank you for reading this brief excursus on the municipality of Castello di Cisterna!
