The architecture of Castertavecchia blends cultures and ages, including the Byzantine, Arabic, Norman and French Gothic.

Casertavecchia—the old medieval town of Caserta

The centre of Caserta in the Middle Ages, Casertavecchia is an enchanting medieval village on the slopes of the Tifatini Mountains, 4 km northeast of Caserta.

Ruins of the 11th-century Norman castle of Casertavecchia – © Vincenzo Ventriglia

View of the tiburium with Arabic and Byzantine elements from the mullioned window of the bell tower. – © Bruno Cristillo

Central nave of the Romanesque Cathedral with the colonnade and the apse area. – © Emma Taricco

Piazza Duomo, view of the Romanesque bell tower of the Cathedral. – © Emma Taricco

Main façade of the Romanesque cathedral of Casertavecchia where Norman elements coexisted with other Arabs and Byzantines. – © Bruno Cristillo

Ruins of the 11th-century Norman castle of Casertavecchia – © Vincenzo Ventriglia

The building overlooking the centre of the small mountain village of Caserta Vecchia is the cathedral built between 1113 and 1153. The remains of the Norman Castle and the streets of the whole village remind us of the splendor of a time it was. The remarkable panorama that can be enjoyed in many parts of the village, the cool summer and the many local restaurants and pizzerias often make the locals spend their Saturday night strolling and socialising in the historic streets.

Characteristic narrow street of the ancient village of Casertavecchia, with the profile of the bell tower. – © Emma Taricco

When chatting with the locals, be sure to ask them about the legend of the fairies that helped with construction of the cathedral!

Visit

Casertavecchia—the old medieval town of Caserta

Hours

Casertavecchia Cathedral:
Every day 9:00 - 13:00; 15:30 - 18:00

Casertavecchia Castel:
Entry time: 9:00 - 13:00; 15:30 - 18:00 (only for summer or for events)

Pricing

Free entry