Volla
Volla: a municipality in the metropolitan city of Naples between Vesuvius and the eastern area of the city
Volla, the small municipality of 25,228 inhabitants located in the metropolitan city of Naples, is situated between Vesuvius and the eastern area of the city. In the area bordering the territory of Casoria, the course of the Sebeto river is visible. Volla was established as an autonomous municipality in the 1950s, separating from the municipality of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio.
The history of Volla
Volla has an ancient and fascinating history. According to some historical sources, the "San Daniele massacre" of 1678 occurred in Volla, also described in the illuminated manuscripts of the Franciscan convent of San Giovanni a Mare. Count Fernando Furno Orlando decapitated Friar Genesio, who had beaten an orphan who had tried to steal from him. In May 2000, the city reached the front pages of national newspapers. This followed the tough anti-Mafia statements made by the parish priest, Don Franco Gaeta. During a sermon, the religious leader hoped that God would call to himself the criminals who had no intention of abandoning their illegal activities.
For part of the 21st century, it was difficult for Volla to manage political and administrative life due to organized crime's interference. In 2004, the Municipal Council was dissolved due to evidence of such interference. The appeal presented against the measure by the representatives of the then-political majority led by center-left mayor Giovanni Ciro Mastrogiacomo was rejected in two degrees of judgment.
Monuments and places of interest
Volla has several monuments and places of interest, including the church of the Immaculate and Saint Michael, the Monteoliveto Grande farmhouse, and remains of the castle, including the perimeter walls and semi-circular arches and the quadrangular tower.
Volla cuisine
Volla cuisine is a real treat for the palate. Among the typical dishes, you can find the Red Pompeian Wine, the Menesta 'e Natale, a vegetable used for Christmas soup, the friarielli, torcioni, spinellucci, and minelli.
Economy
Volla is mainly an agricultural center, and in recent years, it has transformed into a distribution center for agricultural products. The municipality hosts the "Naples Agro-Food Center," one of the largest Italian fruit and vegetable markets. It is known primarily as a major producer of Friarielli worldwide. In recent years, the industrial sector has developed significantly in this territory, mainly in the plastic and paper materials sectors. In the 1970s and 1990s, Volla also saw significant growth in the electromechanical sector, with workshops of regional importance, with headquarters in the city of Naples.
Infrastructure and transport
Volla is connected to the Outer Ring Road of Naples and the Volla station, located along the Naples-Nola-Baiano railway, in the territory of Casoria, precisely in the hamlet of Arpino.
Volla is a city with a long history, rich in art and culture, and with exceptional cuisine. The city offers a wide variety of typical dishes, such as friarielli, an ancient and delicious vegetable found only in this area. Thanks to its strategic location, Volla represents an important reference point for agriculture and trade in the surrounding area. The city is developing rapidly in all sectors, from agriculture to industry, providing an important contribution to the economy of the metropolitan city of Naples.
