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Raviscanina

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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.

CountryItaly
FrazioniQuattro Venti, Case Pagane
Elevation
358 m (1,175 ft)
DemonymRaviscaninesi
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Raviscanina
Comune di Raviscanina
Raviscanina is located in Italy
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Location of Raviscanina in Italy
Raviscanina is located in Campania
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Raviscanina (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°22′N 14°15′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceCaserta (CE)
FrazioniQuattro Venti, Case Pagane
Government
  MayorErmanno Masiello
Area
  Total
24.64 km2 (9.51 sq mi)
Elevation
358 m (1,175 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[2]
  Total
1,314
  Density53.33/km2 (138.1/sq mi)
DemonymRaviscaninesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81010
Dialing code0823
Patron saintSt. Michael Archangel
Saint daySeptember 29
WebsiteOfficial website
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Remains of Raviscanina Castle

Raviscanina borders the following municipalities: Ailano, Pietravairano, Prata Sannita, Sant'Angelo d'Alife, Vairano Patenora, Valle Agricola.

History

The city was 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.

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