Discover Palma Campania

Palma Campania brings together visible traces of Roman water engineering with palaces, churches and festive traditions. When choosing a destination, you can weigh what matters most for your stay: early architectural history, architecture from different centuries, events or scenery. Local highlights range from sections of the Acquedotto Augusteo to festivals and viewpoints.

Roman water engineering

Two visible sections of the Acquedotto Augusteo, dating from different periods, have been preserved in Palma Campania. One dates from the late 1st century BC; the other was restored after the eruption in 79 AD, probably in the 2nd century AD. The time gap draws attention not only to the Roman structure but also to its later restoration. At Ponte Torone, there is a short, very well-preserved section of the Acquedotto Augusteo, where you can examine its structure and how it worked. This combines an understanding of its chronology with a close-up view of the aqueduct’s construction.

Palace and church

The Palazzo Aragonese, also known as Palazzo Compagna, was built at the end of the 15th century for Alfonso I d’Aragona as a country and hunting residence. It was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. In front of the entrance portal is a double limestone ramp; the portal also bears a marble coat of arms of the Caracciolo family, who owned the palace. Its original function, later construction phases and the details of the portal offer different ways to explore the building’s history.

The Chiesa del SS. Rosario e Corpo di Cristo dates from the 16th century; the title SS. Rosario was added in 1584. The present-day floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross, with side chapels. The façade was redesigned in the Baroque style in the 18th century. In contrast to the palace, built as a country and hunting residence, the church’s historical focus is on its ecclesiastical origins and later architectural design.

Carnival and hazelnut tradition

The Carnevale di Palma Campania brings together colour, folklore, costumes, stage sets, music and food. The first reliable evidence of the tradition dates back to the second half of the 19th century. A long-standing festive tradition thus goes hand in hand with a variety of forms of expression. The Sagra della Nocciola also puts a local theme in the spotlight: the Pro Loco organises the festival to celebrate the hazelnut, which is important to Palma Campania. Hazelnuts have been grown, processed and traded locally since the early years of the 20th century.

Views, woodland and getting there

Parco del Torrione stands on the remains of an old castle and offers views of the Sorrento coast. On a clear day, the view extends as far as the island of Capri. Pineta Tribucchi offers a different setting: this wooded area is equipped for relaxing breaks and lies 700 metres from the Castello district of Palma Campania. If you plan to use the facilities for a break, check their current status before travelling.

A tree-lined avenue connects Palma Campania railway station with the town centre. It provides a direct route between the station and the centre; if you are travelling by train, also check the timetables for your travel dates.

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