San Prisco
Welcome to San Prisco: a friendly introduction
Hello everyone and welcome to San Prisco! Today we want to give you an idea of what you can find in this municipality in Campania, Italy, with a brief guide. We'll talk about geography, climate, and the millennial history of the territory.
Physical Geography
Territory
San Prisco is a municipality located in the Campanian plain, south of the Volturno river and north of the Regi Lagni. The landscape is flat, with an average altitude of 36 meters above sea level and peaks of 603 meters and lows of 14 meters. The city is part of the Caserta metropolitan area and borders the municipalities of Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Casapulla, and Curti.
Climate
San Prisco has the typical climate of the Campanian plain. Summer can be sweltering, while winter is moderately cold, with occasional snowfalls. Precipitation ranges from 136 millimeters in November to 19 millimeters in July. The average humidity percentage is 74%, and the wind can reach a maximum speed of 16 kilometers per hour.
History
Ancient "Capua"
a good part of San Prisco's territory was included within the walls of the ancient city of Capua, with the remaining part used as a necropolis. This is confirmed by the discovery of a necropolis from the 4th century BC in the Ponte di San Prisco locality, where several Samnite tombs were found, some painted, containing vessels and personal ornaments typical of the Hellenic tradition. Moreover, parts of the territory were used for civil uses such as cisterns and aqueducts for the supply of Capua city but also for sacred purposes.
Foundation
The foundation of San Prisco is linked to the foundation of the archpriest church around which the village developed. According to tradition, the first bishop of Capua, Saint Prisco, who arrived from Antioch of Syria together with Saint Peter, preached around the Via Acquaria, a road built by Augustus to bring the Julia water to Capua that rose at the foot of Taburno, near Sant'Agata de' Goti. "Matrona," a certain woman, then found the bones of the first bishop Prisco and turned to the Pope to build a church in honor of Saint Prisco.
Conclusions
Here's a brief overview of San Prisco, a municipality with ancient history that has roots in the foundation of the archpriest church and that has maintained its ties with the nearby city of Capua. With its typical climate of the Campanian plain and its flat landscape, San Prisco is a place to spend pleasant days in relaxation, immersed in nature and history. If you decide to visit San Prisco, don't forget to bring your desire to discover new places and new stories!
