Alvignano
| Alvignano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Alvignano | |
 | |
  Alvignano Location of Alvignano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′N 14°20′E / 41.250°N 14.333°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Caserta (CE) |
| Frazioni | Angiolilli, Annunziata, Faraoni, Marcianofreddo, Notarpaoli, Petrilli, Piazza, Rasignano, San Mauro, San Nicola |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Di Costanzo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.6 km2 (14.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,011 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Alvignanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 81012 |
| Dialing code | 0823 |
| Patron saint | St. Ferdinand of Aragon |
| Saint day | Second Sunday in July |
Alvignano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Naples and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Caserta, at the foot of the Monti Trebulani.
Its main attractions are the Basilica of Santa Maria di Cubulteria, a rare example of Lombard architecture (8th and 9th centuries) and the Aragonese Castle.
Nearby is the ancient town of Compulteria.
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