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'''Caiazzo''' (also '''Cajazzo''') is a city and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[province of Caserta]] ([[Campania]]) in [[Italy]]. It is located on the right bank of the [[Volturnus]], some {{convert|20|km|mi}} northeast of [[Capua]].
'''Caiazzo''' is a city and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[province of Caserta]] ([[Campania]]) in [[Italy]]. It is located on the right bank of the [[Volturnus]], some {{convert|20|km|mi}} northeast of [[Capua]].


== History ==
== History ==
The ancient '''Caiatia''' was already in the hands of the [[Roman Republic|Romans]] in 306 BC, and since in the 3rd century BC it issued [[copper]] coins with a [[Latin language|Latin]] legend it must have had the ''civitas sine suffragio''. In the [[Social War (91–88 BC)|Social War]] it rebelled from Rome, and its territory was added to that of Capua by [[Sulla]]. In the imperial period, however, we find it once more a ''municipium''.
The ancient '''Caiatia''' was already in the hands of the [[Roman Republic|Romans]] in 306 BC, and since in the 3rd century BC it issued [[copper]] coins with a [[Latin language|Latin]] legend it must have had the {{lang|la|civitas sine suffragio}}. In the [[Social War (91–88 BC)|Social War]] it rebelled from Rome, and its territory was added to that of Capua by [[Sulla]]. In the imperial period, however, it was once more a {{lang|la|municipium}}.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}}


In the Middle Ages it belonged to the [[Lombards|Lombard]] [[Duchy of Benevento]] and the [[County of Capua]]. The [[episcopal see]] was founded in 966. Later [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick II]] established here a Treasure Court. It had a castle which was enlarged by the [[Capetian House of Anjou|Angevines]] and, during the reign of [[Alfonso V of Aragon]], housed his mistress [[Lucrezia d'Alagno]]. Later Caiazzo was the fief of numerous baronal families of the [[Kingdom of Naples]].
In the Middle Ages it belonged to the [[Lombards|Lombard]] [[Duchy of Benevento]] and the [[County of Capua]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} The [[episcopal see]] was founded in 966.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}} Later [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick II]] established here a Treasure Court. It had a castle which was enlarged by the [[Capetian House of Anjou|Angevines]] and, during the reign of [[Alfonso V of Aragon]], housed his mistress [[Lucrezia d'Alagno]]. Later Caiazzo was the fief of numerous baronial families of the [[Kingdom of Naples]].


Caiazzo was the seat of anti-royal rebellions at the times of the [[Neapolitan Republic (1799)|Neapolitan Republic]], and also housed several [[Carbonari]]. Despite this, Caiazzo was one of the few towns in the kingdom whose population sided against [[Garibaldi]]'s [[Expedition of the Thousand|expedition]] which annexed southern Italy to [[Piedmont]].
Caiazzo was the seat of anti-royal rebellions at the times of the [[Neapolitan Republic (1799)|Neapolitan Republic]], and also housed several [[Carbonari]]. Despite this, Caiazzo was one of the few towns in the kingdom whose population sided against [[Garibaldi]]'s [[Expedition of the Thousand|expedition]] which annexed southern Italy to [[Piedmont]].


During World War II, retreating German troops massacred 22 civilians here.
During [[World War II]], retreating German troops [[Caiazzo massacre|massacred 22 civilians]] here.


== Main sights ==
== Main sights ==
Caiazzo has remains of Cyclopean walls, and under the Piazza del Mercato is a large Roman [[cistern]], which still provides a good water supply.
Caiazzo has remains of Cyclopean or [[polygonal masonry]] walls, and under the Piazza del Mercato is a large Roman [[cistern]], which for centuries continued to provide a good water supply.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}}


The Lombard castle is still in existence.
The Lombard castle is still in existence.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{EB1911|wstitle=Caiatia|volume=4|page=948}}
*{{EB1911|wstitle=Caiatia|volume=4|page=948}}


{{Province of Caserta}}
{{Province of Caserta}}


{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Campania]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Campania]]
[[Category:Castles in Italy]]
[[Category:Castles in Italy]]

Latest revision as of 22:16, 24 April 2024

For the train station, see Caiazzo (Milan Metro). For the surname, see Caiazzo (surname).
Caiazzo
Comune
Comune di Caiazzo
Location of Caiazzo
Map
Caiazzo is located in Italy
Caiazzo
Caiazzo
Location of Caiazzo in Italy
Caiazzo is located in Campania
Caiazzo
Caiazzo
Caiazzo (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°10′40″N 14°21′50″E / 41.17778°N 14.36389°E / 41.17778; 14.36389
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceCaserta (CE)
FrazioniSan Giovanni e Paolo, Cesarano
Government
 • MayorStefano Giaquinto
Area
[1]
 • Total
36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
200 m (700 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[2]
 • Total
5,547
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
DemonymCaiatini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81013
Dialing code0823
Patron saintSt. Stefano Minicillo
Saint dayOctober 29
Websitehttp://www.caiazzo.gov.it

Caiazzo is a city and comune in the province of Caserta (Campania) in Italy. It is located on the right bank of the Volturnus, some 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Capua.

History

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The ancient Caiatia was already in the hands of the Romans in 306 BC, and since in the 3rd century BC it issued copper coins with a Latin legend it must have had the civitas sine suffragio. In the Social War it rebelled from Rome, and its territory was added to that of Capua by Sulla. In the imperial period, however, it was once more a municipium.[3]

In the Middle Ages it belonged to the Lombard Duchy of Benevento and the County of Capua.[citation needed] The episcopal see was founded in 966.[3] Later Frederick II established here a Treasure Court. It had a castle which was enlarged by the Angevines and, during the reign of Alfonso V of Aragon, housed his mistress Lucrezia d'Alagno. Later Caiazzo was the fief of numerous baronial families of the Kingdom of Naples.

Caiazzo was the seat of anti-royal rebellions at the times of the Neapolitan Republic, and also housed several Carbonari. Despite this, Caiazzo was one of the few towns in the kingdom whose population sided against Garibaldi's expedition which annexed southern Italy to Piedmont.

During World War II, retreating German troops massacred 22 civilians here.

Main sights

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Caiazzo has remains of Cyclopean or polygonal masonry walls, and under the Piazza del Mercato is a large Roman cistern, which for centuries continued to provide a good water supply.[3]

The Lombard castle is still in existence.

Sister cities

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Caiazzo has a sister relationship with:

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ a b c Chisholm 1911.

Sources

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