Marigliano
Discovering Marigliano, a Campanian city
Welcome to Marigliano, in the province of Naples. This Campanian city has a population of 28,904 inhabitants and is located north of Mount Vesuvius, in the plain adjacent to the Nolana Area. Marigliano forms a single urban agglomeration with neighboring municipalities, and stretches along the State Road 7 bis di Terra di Lavoro in the section that connects Pomigliano d'Arco to Nola. In this article, we will discover together the history of the city, its geographical location and the main tourist attractions.
Territory
Marigliano is part of the metropolitan area of Naples and is only 17 km away from the city of Naples. The city's location is very strategic, as it is located in the plain north of Mount Vesuvius near the Nolana Area. Marigliano is surrounded by hills and mountains, making it an ideal place to spend a vacation in nature.
History
From the origins to the year 1000
Although there is no certain data on the origins of Marigliano, it is known that the city already existed in Roman times. In fact, archaeological finds dating back to the first and second centuries testify to the existence of a city in this area. The hypotheses about the genesis of the city are essentially two, the first identifies the original nucleus in an ancient villa of the Latifondo Civiltà romana family (the ''gens'' Maria). The second, instead, dates the original nucleus to a Roman colony founded between 216 BC and 214 BC by the Consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus.
The Norman and Angevin domination
The Duchy of Naples was invaded by the Normans in 1132, when Duke Sergio VII of Naples submitted to Roger II of Sicily. The area was transformed into a feud and assigned to the Norman Roger of Medania, count of Acerra. Later, the kingdom passed under the Suebi domain and in 1197, the lord of Marigliano, Richard of Acerra, was imprisoned and killed by Frederick II of Swabia. The lands then passed to Thomas Aquinas, until Marigliano was conquered by Charles I of Anjou in 1274.
Tourist attractions
Among the main tourist attractions of Marigliano, there are several churches of great cultural and historical value. The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, for example, built in the fifteenth century, is an example of Neapolitan Gothic architecture. Inside, there are masterpieces by Francesco De Mura, Andrea Malinconico and Giovanni Balducci. The Church of Santa Maria La Nova, on the other hand, is a very ancient and important sanctuary where Palastrina and Erasmo Penta played their roles as Masters of the Chapel in the seventeenth century.
Events and gastronomy
Marigliano hosts numerous cultural, musical and folk events throughout the year. One of the most important is the celebration of San Gennaro, which takes place every year on September 19 and attracts thousands of visitors. Furthermore, Marigliano is famous for the production of typical products such as Falanghina wine, Provolone del Monaco cheese, and the giant carrot of Marigliano.
Conclusions
Marigliano is a Campanian city full of history, culture and natural beauty. Lovers of gastronomy will not fail to appreciate the local typical products, while culture and art enthusiasts will find the numerous churches and monuments very interesting. Visit Marigliano to discover all its beauties!
