North of Naples and South of Rome
In the area between Rome and Naples, in Lazio and
Campania regions, there are several small towns and medieval borgo. In
many ways, these communities in Caserta Province are a microcosm of all the
things visitors to Italy look for: history, culture, traditions and a local
community waiting to show you around. These
towns stand out for palaces, museums, cathedrals and convents from
the XI to the XV Centuries.
A Roman Era Basilica and Archaeological
Museum
Food and
Wine Traditions the fertile
territory north of Naples in Caserta Province has historically been a major
contributor to food production in the region from the days of ancient Rome.
A Farmers Museum is situated in the 15th Century palace of a
medieval borgo; it features the special relationship between this land and its
people with songs and dances by minstrels and cantors as well as tasting and
making the local specialties.
Mozzarella, perhaps the most famous local food product, and a major export, it
is made with artisan skills from buffalo milk into ovoline, ciliegine, trecce
and ricotta, among others.
Olive Oil is another local tradition. The flavor, appearance and unique
characteristics of this territory’s extra virgin olive oil, along with
various natural factors, influence harvesting, cultivation and
production in a strictly
artisanal undertaking.
Falerno
Wine the hills present near ideal conditions
for wine making. The Falerno Vines originate in this area and are still
cultivated by hand in the local vineyards, continuing a tradition dating back to the Romans time.
