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All Italy Santa Maria Capua Vetere

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Santa Maria Capua Vetere

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy

Updated January 22, 2019

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The fresco in the mithraeum at Santa Maria Capua Vetere.

Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy

Mithraeum at Santa Maria Capua Vetere

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient Roman religious cult contains an exquisite traditional fresco.

Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy

Amphitheatre of Capua

This Roman amphitheatre was also the location of the first gladiator school.
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Peschiera Grande

Caserta, Italy

Peschiera Grande

Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.
3 miles from Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Ponti della Valle di Maddaloni

Maddaloni, Italy

Ponti della Valle di Maddaloni

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.
7 miles from Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Aragonese Castle - Calvi Risorta

Pignataro Maggiore, Italy

Castello Aragonese Calvi Risorta

Once home to the episcopal curia of the local diocese.
10 miles from Santa Maria Capua Vetere

Sant'Agata Dé Goti, Italy

Sant'Agata de' Goti

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.
12 miles from Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Porcelain Boudoir of Maria Amalia of Saxony

Naples, Italy

Porcelain Boudoir of Maria Amalia of Saxony

A rococo room covered entirely in porcelain originally constructed for another royal residence.
14 miles from Santa Maria Capua Vetere
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