San Marcellino
Hello San Marcellino!
Welcome to San Marcellino, a beautiful municipality located in the province of Caserta in Campania, Italy. 14,406 people live here in an agricultural town in Terra di Lavoro. San Marcellino is part of the Agro aversano district and hosts many historical beauties.
History
The territory of San Marcellino has been inhabited since the Neolithic period, but the actual town was formed around the 6th century AD under the Lombards. The origins of San Marcellino have ancient roots, and the first records speak of a small village called "Tre Torri". The village played an important role in the region's history, and its significance grew especially after the violent earthquake that destroyed the village of Sant'Anastasio.
The survivors were attracted to the nearby Tre Torri, where many people from nearby and distant places, such as the inhabitants of Piedimonte d'Alife, were already moving. Under the pressure of the former inhabitants of Piedimonte d'Alife, the village decided to change its name in honor of their patron saint, San Marcellino. The toponym San Marcellino derives from the devotion of the immigrants who founded it. San Marcellino is actually located on the border between the Lombard duchies of Capua and Naples, enjoying some autonomy until the arrival of Rainulf Drengot, Norman warrior and founder of Aversa.
San Marcellino was one of the main groupings of Liburia, the region included in the County of Aversa. The San Marcellino countryside was divided into four parts, Sant'Arcangelo, San Giovanni, il Monaco, and il Volet Cena. There was a public road that crossed the Bignola district, near the locality of Cucumari, known for its watermelon production. It bordered on the forest of the nearby Villa di Ceparano.
Norman Era
In 862, San Marcellino was at the center of a struggle between Landone II il Giovine and Paldone Rapinato, belonging to the Neapolitans. Despite Landone's victory, disputes continued and the boundaries of Naples extended to Lusciano, Frignano, and San Marcellino. Libura was divided into two parts, the Liburia Ducale or de partibus Militiae, belonging to the Neapolitans and of which San Marcellino was a part, and the Lombardic Liburia, belonging to the Lombards of Capua.
The 11th century was another significant period in the history of San Marcellino. During the Norman conquest of Southern Italy, fiefs and baronial rights were established. The first barons of the village were from the Tovar Di Castiglia family, who built the Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix, allocating four moggio (units of measure) of land as a benefit. Many members of the Tovar di Castiglia family are buried there.
Conclusion
San Marcellino is a municipality rich in history and natural beauties worth visiting. From the remains of the village called "Tre Torri" to the earthquake that destroyed Sant'Anastasio, passing through the struggles between Naples and Capua in Liburia, the 11th century with the establishment of fiefs and baronial rights, all make San Marcellino a fascinating place for those who love history and culture. Don't hesitate to visit this beautiful town!
