| Aversa | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Campania | |
| Altitude | 68 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 8.85 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 53.080 (November 2016) | |
| Name inhabitants | Aversani | |
| Prefix tel | 39 081 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 81031 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Paolo and Madonna di Casaluce | |
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Aversa is an Italian city of the Campania, in the province of Caserta.
To know
Aversa is the most populous town in the province where it is located, after the capital. It is also home to the Diocese of Aversa and an excellent buffalo mozzarella is produced. Aversa also hosts some offices of theUniversity of Campania Vanvitelli (former Second University of Naples) and the North Naples Court.
Geographical notes
Aversa is located in the center of the territory known as Agro Aversano, south of the province of Caserta. The territory is mainly flat and urbanized, but there is no lack of small open spaces scattered around the city, such as the Pozzi park. Aversa reaches a high population density (more than 5,000 inhabitants per square kilometer), since despite its small size (8.85 square kilometers) it exceeds 53,000 inhabitants. Aversa has only one fraction: Ponte Mezzotta. The latter is located south-east of the city, has about 100 inhabitants and is not very extensive.
When to go
It is advisable to go to Aversa in the winter and spring periods when the climate is favorable, because in the summer periods a hot and arid climate expands. However, it should not be underestimated that in winter there is often fog or frequent rainfall
How to orient yourself
Aversa: full screen map.How to get
By car
Aversa is connected to other internal roads of the neighboring countries. For example, those coming from the towns east of Aversa must take the Via Atellana; those coming from the south must cross the small hamlet of Ponte Mezzotta; those coming from the west must cross Via Luigi Pastore and Strada Porta San Giovanni; those coming from the north must cross Via Filippo Saporito and Viale Europa.
On the train
East of the city of Aversa (on the border with the municipality of Gricignano of Aversa) there is the train station of the city connected to the railways of Naples and neighboring countries.
By subway
Aversa hosts the last two stations of the only Italian regional underground (the Naples-Giugliano-Aversa). The first station is the Aversa Hippodrome and the last one is Aversa Center. This railway is interconnected with the "line 1" of the Naples underground.
By bus
In Aversa there is a trolley bus connected to Naples and its province.
How to get around
By public transport
By subway
There are the last two stages of the Naples-Giugliano-Aversa regional line: "Aversa Ippodromo" and "Aversa Centro".
By car
In the city it is possible to move by car. Sometimes on weekends and public holidays it is impossible to cross Via Roma by car, as it is put up as a pedestrian street for people who come to visit the city.
On foot
As already mentioned before, on weekends and holidays, Via Roma becomes a pedestrian street. Via Roma you can reach the most important attractions of the city, including the Arco dell'Annunziata, Piazza Municipio (where the municipality is located) and the Parco Pozzi.
What see
- 1 Arch of the Annunciation (At the beginning of Via Roma). The Arch of the Annunciation is the main historical monument of the city of Aversa which was built by the Angevins.
- 2 Via Roma. It is the main street of the city where there are countless shops and clubs. On weekends and holidays it becomes a pedestrian street. To be seen absolutely during the Christmas period when it is decorated with lights. Via Roma also leads to the main attractions of the city.
- 3 Town Hall Square. It is the square where the Town Hall is located. Around there are various bars and clubs and in the center there is a statue dedicated to the deceased in the Second World War. Sometimes events are also organized in the center of this square.
- 4 S.A. Park Wells (or simply Parco Pozzi). It is the main open space in the city. It is found immediately after the end of the course. Inside there are vast streets where you can stroll under a wonderful pine forest. Also on the outside, the road is surrounded on both sides by flower beds and small trees.
Events and parties
- Patronal feast.
January 25.
January 25.What to do
Shopping
Via Roma is the main street of the city where you can make continuous purchases in numerous shops.
How to have fun
There are numerous events organized in Aversa over the years, especially on holidays. There are also many clubs frequented by both locals and tourists.
Shows
There are two small cinemas:
- 1 Cimarosa, Vicolo del Teatro, 3, ☎ 39 081 890 8143.
- 2 Metropolitan, Via Vito di Jasi, 5.
Where to eat
Average prices
- The district, Piazza G. Marconi, ☎ 39 0818111700. Lunch: 13: 00-16: 00, dinner 20: 00-23: 00.
- 1 Burger King, Via Roma, 228, ☎ 39 0815037271. Mon-Fri: 11: 00-24: 00; Sat: 11: 00-2: 00, Sun: 17: 00-1: 00. Known fast food chain.
- Lelena Burger, Viale Giovanni Giolitti, 7, ☎ 39 0818111480. Tue-Sun: 19: 00-1: 00. Lively American-style fast food.
- Japan, Vicoletto S. Paolo, 23, ☎ 39 0818905172. Tue-Sun lunch: 13: 00-14: 30, dinner: 19: 30-23: 30.. Japanese restaurant.
Where stay
Average prices
- Hotel Max, Viale John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 155, ☎ 39 0815044722. Three star hotel.
- Hotel del Sole, Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 27, ☎ 39 0818901266. Three star hotel.
Safety
In Aversa there are the following health facilities:
- Moscati Hospital, Via Antonio Gramsci, 1.
- S. Paolo Clinic, Via Vito di Jasi, 51.
- ASL, Via Santa Lucia, 40.
As for urban safety, it can be said that like all large cities Aversa is a bit chaotic (especially on weekends and holidays). It is advisable not to go into isolated areas in the middle of the night, where you can often meet bad company or risk theft of personal items.
How to keep in touch
Internet
There is free or secure Wi-Fi in the bars or clubs of the city.
Around
It is also advisable to visit the other smaller towns of Agro Aversano.
