2024 - Nola and area
We start our trip arriving in Rome and driving to Nola which is located just outside of Naples.
Nola
Nola, 28 km north east of Naples, was established by the Romans and is where Emperor Augustus died. With the fall of the Roman Empire there were some rough times with the town which was sacked a number of times. In the 1200s the town was inherited to the Orsini family and the family who dominated it until 1528. In this period it regained its ancient splendour. Earthquakes damaged Nola in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Like many towns, you have to hold your breath around the outskirts. Unattractive and confusing modern development. But the inner historic centre was very pleasant.
The Basilicas - Complex of Cimitile was very interesting. It is open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm; Sundays frin 9 am t 1 pm. Known as the Complesso Basilicale Paleocristiano, it is a collection of a number of basilicas which were built as Roman Empire Christianity developed in the area. It became a location for medieval pilgrims.
photo: G Marcus mytravellinglens.com
Agriturismo Relais Castelcicala
Karen did it again and found a stunning place for us to stay. A beautiful agriturismo located in the 18th Century Villa Castelcicala, a charming historic residence in Nola.
