Marcianise

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Marcianise
Comune
Comune di Marcianise
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Marcianise
Marcianise (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°2′N14°18′E / 41.033°N 14.300°E / 41.033; 14.300
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Caserta (CE)
Frazioni Cantone,Macello,Puzzaniello,Pagani
Government
 • MayorAntonio Trombetta
Area
[1]
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2017) [2]
 • Total40,804
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Demonym Marcianisani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81025
Dialing code 0823
Patron saint St. Michael
Saint dayMay 8
Website Official website

Marcianise is a town and comune in the province of Caserta, Campania, southern Italy.

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History

In the area of the commune of Marcianise numerous tombs of Etruscan and Roman age have been excavated, although Oscan elements should have pre-existed. The origin of the today's city are uncertain. It was allegedly founded in the 6th century CE by bands of Ostrogoths after their defeat in the Gothic War.

In 861 it was probably destroyed by the Saracens along with Capua. After the creation of the Duchy of Capua, Marcianise followed the latter's history.

The area was repeatedly struck by cholera but, according to a legend, the city was miraculously spared by the July 1706 plague through the intercession of the Holy Crucifix. Later the marshy area was dried, and extensive cultivation of cannabis augmented the economy of the region.

Main sights

Near Marcianise, was the mediumwave transmitter for the Naples area, which worked on 657 kHz. It was used as an antenna, 205 metres (673 ft) tall, a guyed mast, radiator insulated, against the ground, the tallest radio tower on the Italian mainland. This antenna and transmitter were removed in 2012.

Dialect

The dialect of Marcianise, although similar to Neapolitan, shows a long series of peculiar influences ranging from French and English to more ancient Greek and Oscan. Examples of local exclusive words include ching for "tile" (Italian: tegola) and cstunia for "turtle" (Italian: tartaruga).

Economy

Marcianise is home to several craftsmanship firms working gold and coral, as well as numerous chemical, manufacture and chemical industries. Together with the territories of Maddaloni, Acerra, Caivano and Teverola, the commune forms the second most industrialized area of Italy. Dairy and wine production is also flourishing.

Transportation

Marcianise has a station on the Caserta-Aversa-Naples railroad.

During World War II there was an airfield nearby used by the Royal Air Force:

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Citations

  1. ↑ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ↑ Jefford 1988, p. 28.
  4. ↑ Jefford 1988, p. 30.
  5. ↑ Jefford 1988, p. 42.
  6. ↑ Jefford 1988, p. 52.
  7. ↑ Jefford 1988, p. 57.
  8. ↑ Jefford 1988, p. 61.
  9. ↑ Jefford 1988, p. 91.
  10. 1 2 Jefford 1988, p. 98.
  11. ↑ Lake 1999, p. 18.

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