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  Capua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Capua is a city in the province of Caserta, (Campania, Italy) situated 25 km (16 mi) north of Neapolis, on the northeastern edge of the Campanian plain.
The importance of Capua increased steadily during the 3rd century BCE, and at the beginning of the Second Punic War it was considered to be only slightly behind Rome and Carthage themselves, and was able to furnish 30,000 infantry and 4,000 cavalry.
His dynasty lived on as princes of Capua until the last claimant of their line died in 1156 and the principality was definitively united to the kingdom of Sicily.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Capua   (2257 words)

  
 Capua - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Capua (modern Santa Maria Capua Vetere) was the chief ancient city of Campania, and one of the most important towns of ancient Italy, situated 25 km (16 mi) north of Neapolis, on the northeastern edge of the Campanian plain.
Capua's site, in a position not naturally defensible, together with the regularity of its plan, indicates that it is not a very ancient town, though it very likely occupies the site of an early Oscan settlement.
The importance of Capua increased steadily during the 3rd century, and at the beginning of the second Punic War it was considered to be only slightly behind Rome and Carthage themselves, and was able to furnish 30,000 infantry and 4000 cavalry.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Capua   (1932 words)

  
 Capua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Capua (modern Santa Maria di Capua Vetere) was the chief ancient city of Campania and one of the most important of ancient Italy situated 16 miles (25 km) north Neapolis on the northeastern edge of the plain.
Capua's site in a position not naturally together with the regularity of its plan that it is not a very ancient though it very likely occupies the site an early Oscan settlement.
The importance of Capua increased steadily during 3rd century and at the beginning of the Punic War it was considered to be slightly behind Rome and Carthage themselves and was able to furnish 000 infantry and 4000 cavalry.
www.freeglossary.com /Capua   (1623 words)

  
 Capua
The city of Capua is situated in the province of Caserta, Southern Italy.
The first bishop of whom there is positive record is Protasius, present at the Roman Council under Pope Melchiades (313); he was succeeded by Protus Vincentius, a Roman deacon and legate of Pope Sylvester I at Nicaea, who took a prominent part in the Arian controversies, and was present at the Council of Sardica (343).
In 1087, under Victor III, and in 1118, under Gelasius II, councils were held in Capua; at the latter Henry V and the antipope, Gregory VIII (Burdinus), were excommunicated.
www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/c/capua.html   (555 words)

  
 Research - Profiles of European Researchers: Dr Ilaria Capua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Born in Rome in 1966, Ilaria Capua graduated in Veterinary Medicine with honours from the University of Perugia in 1989, after which she obtained her postgraduate qualification as a specialist in Animal Health and Hygiene from Pisa University in 1991.
Between 1999 and 2003 Dr. Capua was directly involved in managing several avian influenza and Newcastle disease epidemics and in 2000 developed the DIVA (Differentiating Vaccinated from Infected Animals) strategy, based on heterologous vaccination, to combat avian influenza.
Capua has authored over 180 publications, predominantly on viral diseases of poultry, including papers published in international refereed journals, papers and abstracts published in the proceedings of conferences, guest editorials, reviews, chapters of books, and has co-authored an atlas and text on avian influenza.
ec.europa.eu /research/profiles/index_en.cfm?p=1_capua   (2335 words)

  
 Volturno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The river has always had considerable military importance, and the colony of Volturnum (no doubt preceded by an older, possibly even Etruscan, port of Capua) was founded in 194 B.C. at its mouth on the S. bank by the Romans; it is now about one mile inland.
A fort had already been placed there during the Roman siege of Capua to serve, with Puteoli, for the provisioning of the army.
Piedmontese and Garibaldi's troops inflicted on the Neapolitan forces at the Battle of the Volturno on October 1 and 2 a defeat which led to the fall of Capua.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Volturno   (446 words)

  
 HighBeam Encyclopedia - Capua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
During the second of the Punic Wars it went over (216 BC) to the side of Hannibal, but was retaken by Rome in 211 BC Later it was an important colony under the Roman Empire.
After Capua was destroyed (AD 841) by the Arabs, its inhabitants moved to Casilinum and founded modern Capua.
Of note are a Roman bridge, a 9th-century cathedral (frequently restored), an 11th-century castle, and a museum of archaeology and sculpture.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/C/Capua.asp   (278 words)

  
 Livy's History of Rome
Capua, which was not only the chief city of Campania, but now that the power of Rome had been shattered at Cannae was the head of Italy, had surrendered to Hannibal.
When they were satisfied that Capua was in revolt and that Hannibal would be admitted, they massacred the townsmen of Casilinum at night and took possession of the part of the city on this side of the Vulturnus - the river divides the city in two - and held it as a Roman garrison.
He was a citizen of Capua and by far the finest soldier in the Campanian horse, so much so indeed that when he was serving with the Romans there was only one Roman horseman that enjoyed an equal reputation, and that was Claudius Asellus.
mcadams.posc.mu.edu /txt/ah/Livy/Livy23.html   (19983 words)

  
 Capua Family Crest
We have researched the Capua family crest in the most recognized sources.
In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
In the Capua coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement.
www.houseofnames.com /xq/asp.fc/qx/capua-family-crest.htm?a=54323-224   (496 words)

  
 Tour of Italy - Welcome to Capua
Capua is located on a bend of the Volturno river in the Campania region.
From the center of Capua you would not know that the river is there as the town is not situated to take advantage of the natural scenery.
Above (center) is a picture of the tunnels under the main floor of the amphitheater in Capua Vettere.
touritaly.org /tours/capua/capua-main.htm   (278 words)

  
 SANC: S. MARIA CAPUA VETERE (CAPUA)
The Samnite period is represented by the remains of a sanctuary discovered in the Fondo Patturelli (Patturelli Plot) and the famous matres matutae kept in the Museo Provinciale Campano di Capua, as well as those from the Temple of Diana Tifatina, built in several stages during the Roman period.
Persistent traces of the streets and of the numerous country and residential villas, such as that of Via Brezze, testify of the occupation of this fertile land during the Roman age.
The abundant evidence, of high artistic and historical value, from the protohistoric, Archaic and pre-Roman phases of this ancient Etruscan-Italic town, is on exhibition in the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Capua since 1996.
www.archeona.arti.beniculturali.it /sanc_en/smcv.html   (516 words)

  
 O Sole Mio By Eduardo Di Capua - Mio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes The lyrics were written by Giovanni Capurro and the melody was composed by Eduardo di Capua Though there are versions in standard Italian and other languages O sole mio...
It is said that the song was composed in 1898 by Eduardo di Capua when he was staying in Odessa in Ukraine with his father.
Giovanni Capurro, Eduardo Di Capua ’O sole mio (1 898) Peppino Turco, Luigi Denza.
mio.wvten.com /o-sole-mio-by-eduardo-di-capua.php   (465 words)

  
 in capua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In 968 pope John XIII took refuge in Capua, and in gratitude raised the see to archiepiscopal rank on 14 August 966.
Leopold and Wolfgang arrived in Capua on May 12, 1770 and lodged with the Augustine monks.
Mithraeum in Capua: grot als symbool van de: Mithraeum in Capua: grot als symbool van de geboortegrot...
www.settepercento.it /holidays/in-capua.htm   (691 words)

  
 Palazzo Capua Sliema Malta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The town's name of Sliema is believed to have been at the source of the name ‘Sliema'.
The Prince Charles of Capua Suite: the Borbon Prince of Capua took up residence at the palace with his wife, and gave it his name.
The Princess Penelope Suite: Prince of Capua eloped and married the beautiful Irish Penelope Smyth which caused him to be exiled by his brother King Ferdinand of the Two Sicilies.
www.victoriahotel.com /palazzocapua/accomodation.htm   (270 words)

  
 Hotels in Capua, Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Hermitage Capua Hotel have 55 rooms, all provided with the most modern comforts which usually characterize a four stars Hotel.
Since we are not far from the motorway crossing of Capua, (about 1 km.
The Grand Hotel Europa is situated a few meters far from the historical centre of Naples, the Directional Centre District, 50 mt far from the Central Railway Station and the Metro, 200 mt far from the...
booking.com /city/it/capua.en.html   (257 words)

  
 Hermitage Capua Hotel. Caserta - zona Vituluzio - Capua, Italy - 123italyhotels.com
To the escape of the great connection of Rome continue for A1, direction Naples, exit to the highway of Capua A1 and continue for the state road Appia in direction of Capua center.
From the exit of the tangential airport continue for the freeway, direction Caserta-Rome; exit to the highway of Capua, continue for state road direction Capua, and to a distance of 700 meters of the left side you will find the Hermitage Capua Hotel.
To the Nola connection, continue in direction of Caserta-Capuano (A30) and finally join on the A1 (Rome direction) therefore exit for Capuano and to a distance of 700 meters on the left side is located the Hermitage Capuano Hotel.
www.bookings.net /hotel/it/hermitagecapuahotel.html?aid=303737   (654 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The Gladiators from Capua (Roman Mysteries S.): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Inside it is a paper on which the word "gladiator" was written.
One of them was Nubia's brother whome she was seperated from when slave dealers sold her.
The Gladiators from Capua is the new, excellent book from Caroline Lawrence.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/184255252X   (938 words)

  
 Capua, Italy
5km/3mi northwest of the ancient city of Capua Vetere.
5km/3mi northwest of the ancient city of Capua Vetere, in a bend of the River Volturno, is the modern town of Capua (25m/83ft; pop.
In the center of the town, near the Volturno, is the cathedral, rebuilt after its destruction during the Second World War, the only parts that survived unscathed being the campanile and the 11th century forecourt, with its ancient columns (third century).
www.planetware.com /italy/capua-i-cm-csscp.htm   (153 words)

  
 Scholastic Corporation :: Award-Winning Publisher Michael di Capua Moves Imprint to Scholastic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Michael di Capua Books was launched in 1987 at Farrar, Straus and Giroux, where di Capua edited both adult and children's books for 25 years, from 1966 to 1991.
In 2005, Michael di Capua Books published Bears by Ruth Krauss and Maurice Sendak, The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster and Chris Raschka, A Room with a Zoo by Jules Feiffer, and Terrific by Jon Agee.
The Michael di Capua imprint joins other Scholastic Trade imprints: Scholastic Press, Arthur A. Levine Books, Cartwheel Books(R), The Chicken House(R), Scholastic Paperbacks, Scholastic Reference, The Blue Sky Press(R), and Orchard Books(R).
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 Capua, Italy Travel Guide | Photos, Map
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Mithraeum in Capua: grot als symbool van de geboortegrot van Mithras
-73 In een vechtschool in Capua ontketent Spartacus slavenopstand
www.travelpost.com /EU/Italy/Campania/Capua/6954697   (97 words)

  
 Hotel Hermitage Capua: Read Reviews, Compare Services and Amenities, and Make Reservations at NexTag.com
Hermitage Capua Hotel offers 55 rooms, all provided with the most modern comforts which usually characterize a four stars Hotel.
Our Hermitage Hotel can be the ideal place for travellers who want to have a rest in a quiet place from where they can get fast to the most beautiful tourist resorts in Campania.
Our offer is completed by: a superb restaurant, an American bar, conference and Meeting halls, swimming pool a little funfair and finally a guarded car pack.
nextag.com /Hotel-Hermitage-Capua--zz65148199zB2z2--COMPARE-PRICES-html   (326 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Capua, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Capua, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
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A.D. 841) by the Arabs, its inhabitants moved to Casilinum and founded modern Capua.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Capua.html   (253 words)

  
 Campania, Capua - Ancient Greek Coins - WildWinds.com
Click here for the Campania, Capua page with thumbnail images.
Entry for Campania, Capua on the Digital Historia Numorum
Search for Capua in the British SNG Volumes' Database at the Fitzwilliam Museum
www.wildwinds.com /coins/greece/campania/capua/i.html   (297 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Amore: Romantic Italian Love Songs: Music: Eduardo di Capua,Salvatore Cardillo,Ernesto de Curtis,Luigi ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Composer: Eduardo di Capua, Salvatore Cardillo, et al.
Listen to the vocal line in "Che gelida manina"; the breath control on "la speranza" is truly unbelievable.
Sheet music for Eduardo di capua at Sheet Music Plus.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000004218?v=glance   (1070 words)

  
 overview of discount hotels in Capua, Italy - BOOKINGS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
You are here: Home > Destinations > Italy > Capua
Or search for hotels on the City page of Capua
BOOKING.COM is part of Priceline.com and has offices in:
www.booking.com /destination/city/it/capua.html?aid=304346   (105 words)

  
 De Capua Sarah E ; Becoming a Citizen, De Caussade Jean-pierre - Abandonment To Divine Providence,
De Capua Sarah E ; Becoming a Citizen, De Caussade Jean-pierre - Abandonment To Divine Providence,
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