Nocera Inferiore
Welcome to Nocera Inferiore, the city with two faces
Hello everyone! Today I am going to talk about Nocera Inferiore, a city in the province of Salerno in Campania, which has about 43,933 inhabitants. You probably already know that the original name of the city is Nucera, but it is pronounced ''Nucera'' in the Neapolitan language. The history of the city is very ancient and its origin is Etruscan. In addition, the city has an important connection with neighboring Nocera Superiore, with which it shares a common origin and a long history together.
Attractions and services
Nocera Inferiore is a very lively city and is home to the Court of Salerno, a hospital, and many higher education and high schools. Additionally, the city has two highway exits on the A3 and A30 highways, and represents the end of the Codola-Nocera Inferiore railway and the Circumsalernitana.
The city is very famous for its particularly valuable natural areas, which are included in the protected area of the Regional Park of Monti Lattari and the Regional Park of the Sarno River Basin.
Physical geography
Territory
Nocera Inferiore is considered the capital of the agro nocerino-sarnese, a valley east of Mount Vesuvius, which is located along the northern ridge of the Lattari Mountains. The city is located at 43 meters above sea level, with a minimum altitude of 18 m above sea level and a maximum of 1,075 m above sea level (summit of Albino (mountain)), for an altimetric range of 1057 m.
Hydrogeological structure
The hydrogeological structure of the city's area is very unstable and is subject to landslides and floods. Precipitation can cause the fall of mud that can be very dangerous. Unfortunately, in the past, Nocera Inferiore has suffered several earthquakes, with the most violent being the Irpinia earthquake of 1980 on November 23, 1980.
Conclusions
In summary, Nocera Inferiore is a very fascinating city that has a long and interesting history. The city offers many tourist activities such as guided tours of the Court of Salerno, the hospital, and the numerous educational institutes. Additionally, the city is famous for its wonderful natural areas, which you may not know, but are among the best in Italy. The city is very lively and offers many opportunities for its residents and tourists. If you are looking for a new destination to spend your holidays or to move to, Nocera Inferiore could be just what you are looking for!
