Car Hire Santa Maria Capua Vet - Mini guide to Santa Maria Capua Vet

Capua, formerly known as Santa Maria Capua Vetere is located on a bend of the Bolturno River. This is in the Capania region, southern Italy. The most famous tourist attractions for this small, sleepy town are the historical landmarks that grace its land. From the Ampitheater to the Museao Campano one can feel the importance of this town throughout history. It is rich with ancient architecture and heritage.

The ampitheater only had four tiers when it was originally built. But, is the highest point that remains today. The pinnacle, once a part of the third level, is utterly breathtaking. This is Italy’s second largest ampitheater, and is available for all to see in Capua. The structure once seated 100,000 according to historians. Today archeologists claim that it could have only accommodated 50,000 people.

At the end of Via Cuomo you can find Museo Capano, it houses works that date back to the Hellenistic medieval period. 13th century busts greet you in the first room, simple yet strong. These busts once sat on a triumphal arch in Capua. This has since been destroyed, these busts still remaining. Works from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries are also available for viewing.

The Benedictine church of San Michele Arcangelo is a must see. It dates from 944, being reconstructed by Desiderius of Monte Cassino. Paintings grace the walls, dating back to the 11th and 12th century. Five different styles are apparent in these distinguished pieces. They have found deposits of votive objects and remains of buildings such as a triumphal arch, baths and a hail with frescoes, representing the goddess. These still exist.

Those near Capua must make a stop, especially those with interests in history. This sleepy town seems to drip with history, which is apparent with all the architecture, relics and artwork. Those visiting are able to feel the importance this town has played in Italian history, making it what it is today.

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