Demonym(s) Raviscaninesi Population 1,368 (2013) Postal code 81010 | Elevation 358 m (1,175 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Saturday 8:53 AM | |
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Frazioni Quattro Venti, Case Pagane Weather 15°C, Wind NW at 0 km/h, 65% Humidity | ||
Raviscanina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Naples and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Caserta. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,367 and an area of 24.5 square kilometres (9.5 sq mi).
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Map of 81017 Raviscanina Province of Caserta, Italy
Raviscanina borders the following municipalities: Ailano, Pietravairano, Prata Sannita, Sant'Angelo d'Alife, Vairano Patenora, Valle Agricola.
History
The city is famous as the fief of Count Richard of Rupecanina.
Main sights
In the nearby are the ruins of the castle of Rupecanina, built by the Normans over a pre-existing Samnite fortress.
References
Raviscanina Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA