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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Benevento Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | BeneventoItaly > Campania > BeneventoBenevento is a town and archiepiscopal see of Campania, Italy, capital of the province of Benevento, 32 miles northeast of Naples. It is situated on a hill 400 ft. above sea-level at the confluence of the Calore and Sabbato. Estimated population in 1997 was 63,568. Benevento occupies the site of the ancient Beneventum, originally Maleventum or more correctly Maloeis (derived from the Greek word for apple malon). The Romans' theory that it meant "the site of bad wind" is no longer considered by historians today. Some older (and more speculative) authors also proposed it could mean "a place of crazy people", as in ancient times it was supposed that mad people had a sort of wind storm inside their head). In the imperial period it was supposed to have been founded by Diomedes after the Trojan War. The church of Santa Sofia, a circular edifice of about 760, now modernized, the roof of which is supported by six ancient columns, is a relic of the Lombard period; it has a fine cloister of the 12th century constructed in part of fragments of earlier buildings. The cathedral with its fine arcaded façade and incomplete square campanile (begun in 1279) dates from the 9th century and was rebuilt in 1114. Its bronze doors, adorned with bas-reliefs, may belong to the beginning of the 13th century. The interior is in the form of a basilica, the double aisles carried on ancient columns, There are ambones resting on columns supported by lions, and decorated with reliefs and coloured marble mosaic, and a candelabrum of 1311. The castle at the highest point of the town was erected in the 14th century. Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Campania, Naples Snippets of Articles Relating to BeneventoItaly > Campania Naples is by far one of the most celebrated areas in this region. Its beautiful bay setting contrasts its mammoth backdrop, Mount Vesuvius. Naples has always been a preferred retreat in Italy. From the marble-filled San Saero to the street of San Gregorio Armeno, where the local townspeople sell the famous Neapolitan figurines—Naples is a most impressive city with many unique interests to satisfy its visitors. Italy > Campania > Caserta Caserta, near Naples was certainly the largest palace and probably the largest building erected in Europe in the 18th century. Long after the spate of imitations of Versailles had calmed down, this grand gesture was begun in 1752 for Carlo VII of Naples, who worked closely with his architect Luigi Vanvitelli (1700-73), until on October 6, 1759 he resigned from the throne of Naples in favor of his third son Ferdinand IV of Naples, for whom the project was carried to completion. Vanvitelli was followed at Caserta by his son Carlo. Italy > Campania > Naples Naples (Italian Napoli) from the Greek meaning "New City" is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of Campania Region. The city has a population of about 1 million, and together with its suburbs, the metropolitan area has 3 million inhabitants (Neapolitans). It is located just halfway between the Vesuvius volcano and another unrelated volcanic area, the Campi Flegrei. | |
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