Aversa

Aversa is a city and comune in the Campania region of southern Italy, administratively part of the province of Caserta. It lies in the Agro aversano, a fertile plain just north of Naples, and is connected to the regional capital and other major centers by road and rail. The town serves as a local commercial and cultural center for the surrounding communities.

Aversa has ancient origins and grew into a medieval center after the Norman conquest of southern Italy. In the 11th century it became the seat of the County of Aversa, a Norman dominion that played a significant role in the politics of the Kingdom of Sicily and later the Kingdom of Naples. The county fostered urban growth, trade, and administration, and left a lasting imprint on the region’s identity. Over the centuries the town passed under successive rulers and eventually became part of the unified Kingdom of Italy in the 19th century.

The historic core preserves a selection of medieval and early modern structures, including a castle and several churches. The architecture reflects a mix of Lombard, Norman, and later Italian styles, with churches and civic buildings that illustrate the city’s long urban tradition. The surrounding area is agricultural, producing crops typical of the Campania plain.

As of the latest available figures, Aversa has a population of around 50,000 residents, known as Aversani. The economy combines agriculture from the fertile surrounding plain with manufacturing, services, and retail activity within the city.

Aversa is governed as a comune with a mayor and city council. It is connected by regional roads and rail links to Naples, Caserta, and other centers in Campania, supporting commuting and regional trade.