San Felice a Cancello
Greetings from San Felice a Cancello!
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a small town located in the province of Caserta, in Campania. It's called San Felice a Cancello and has a population of around 16,802.
Physical geography
Territory
San Felice a Cancello is located in the southern section of Suessula, and the surrounding landscape is characterized by the Partenio Regional Park, which extends throughout the westernmost extreme. The main peak of the park is Mount Sant'Angelo a Palombara, which reaches a height of ().
Climate
The climate of San Felice a Cancello is mild and Mediterranean, with well-distributed rainfall throughout the year. The town is situated between the upper and lower valleys and the wind that blows in the area is called "land wind", which brings dry weather, in contrast to the sea wind (scirocco) which brings rain.
History
The San Felice a Cancello area has been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by architectural remains of a Samnite temple. In later times, a first inhabited nucleus was formed around a chapel dedicated to Felice di Nola (priest). For centuries, the populations of the area remained dependent on the ancient feud of Arienzo. In 1269, it passed to the Pandoni, succeeded by the Reburco, Boffa, Stendardo, Montaldo, until the Carafa in 1791, when the six hamlets that had developed in the area managed to obtain communal independence under the name of "Six Hamlets of Arienzo". Over the years, the name of the municipality has been changed many times; after the Unification of Italy, it was called San Felice a Cancello.
Monuments and places of interest
Despite its ancient history, San Felice a Cancello does not have many monuments, but there are some churches of notable interest: the Church of San Felice Martire, the Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire in Cave, the Church of San Pietro Apostolo in Talanico, and the Church of Sant'Agnese in Piedarienzo. Additionally, visitors can explore the Sanctuary of Sant'Angelo a Palombara (San Michele) and the Matinale Castle from the mid-thirteenth century, above the hamlet of Cancello (San Felice a Cancello).
Society
Demographic evolution
San Felice a Cancello has seen a constant demographic growth over the years. In 1971, the number of inhabitants was 8,382, today we have reached about 16,802.
Economy
The economy of San Felice a Cancello was mainly based on agriculture until the 1960s. The main products were cauliflower, potatoes, beans, maize, tomatoes, and tobacco on the plain, olives, and chestnuts on the hill. In recent decades, artisanal activity has emerged in the city, especially in basket making.
In conclusion, San Felice a Cancello is a small town with a great history and a very interesting territory to explore. If you are in the area, we invite you to take a look. Perhaps you can taste some local products and admire the beauty of the surrounding hills. We are waiting for you!
