Secondigliano

Secondigliano (Italian: [sekondiʎˈʎaːno]; Neapolitan: Sicundigliano [sikundiʝˈʝɑːnə]) is a modern suburb in the north of Naples, Campania, Italy.

The oldest record we have of this farmhouse dates back to October 19 of the 7th century, under Emperor Alexios, mentioned in our city’s documents, which include the lease of a plot in the 'Secundillani' villa.

Its population numbers around 6000, most of whom are engaged in agriculture, and among them are those who live beyond 100 years.The first significant development of the Casale of Secondigliano, until then isolated by dense vegetation, occurred with the opening of the Capodichino way (1582-86), which was the main entrance to Naples at the time.

The presence of numerous factories, coinciding with the advent of new steam machines for fabric processing, not only generated greater employment but also significantly shaped the architectural landscape.

The area has been the focus of studies and analysis because of the initial difficulties of settlement of a part of the population moved from the Historic Centre of Naples, a World Heritage Site.

The main thoroughfare of the neighborhood is Corso Secondigliano (formerly part of SS 7 bis), which connects Piazza Giuseppe Di Vittorio with the hinterland.