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The ancient
tradition of important commercial center, already flourishing in
Roman times, continued in the city of the forum twice a week,
precisely on Thursday and Sunday by calling thousands of buyers
from many centers in the province. In Roman times the business,
mostly, yes place in the piazza "Seplasia", the current Mazzini
Square, where the activities took place Mercatali [mo to the
Sixties. In the square "Seplasia", took place in Roman times a
flourishing market of perfumes for the ancient Capua which was
known and appreciated throughout the area so much so that many
were the buyers who came to town from other areas of 'empire
Roman. This tradition changed the times and needs, has continued
almost [mo nowadays so much so that [mo a few years ago, Piazza
Mazzini, was the meeting point of brokers and buyers of seed and
lots of grain that came from various municipalities of 'Agro
Aversano and also from Naples. A sort of fair was held Boaria
[mo the 'fifties in the first October Square, opposite where you
all'Anfiteatro treated animals and farm implements of all kinds.
Then, logistical reasons have moved the market from Piazza
Mazzini, first in Canapificio and then in the area of Via
Giovanni Paolo Primo. There are about six hundred, traders who,
divided into food and non-food, occupy the sites of the market,
while it is also very active area of the so-called "American
clothes" where very often there are good combinations of leather
garments and clothing to truly competitive prices. For this
structure, it must be said, is the backbone of commerce
Sammaritano, the administration time is turning its attention
and several initiatives are in the pipeline for the revival and
strengthening of activities Mercatale. In the program, in fact,
there are works that involve, inter alia, trade, adjusting to
new food hygiene standards - health, while a special project,
currently before the competent authorities, involves the
construction of a marketplace of 'antique could convey a Santa
Maria Capua Vetere fans in the industry. Also scheduled the
paving of the area and the provision of infrastructure to serve
the traders. |
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