Raviscanina

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = raviscanina-Stemma.gif
official_name = Comune di Raviscanina
name = Raviscanina
region = Campania
province = Province of Caserta (CE)
elevation_m = 358
area_total_km2 = 24.5
population_as_of = Dec. 2004
population_total = 1367
population_density_km2 = 56
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|41|22|N|14|15|E|type:city(1,367)_region:IT
frazioni = Quattro Venti, Case Pagane
telephone = 0823
postalcode = 81010
gentilic = Raviscaninesi
saint = St. Michael Archangel
day = september 29
mayor =
website =
mapy = 14.2500
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Raviscanina is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 60 km north of Naples and about 35 km north of Caserta. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,367 and an area of 24.5 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.]

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.

Demographic evolution

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