The hermitage of San Michele, which stands at an altitude of 520 meters above sea level in the municipality of Maddaloni, dominates the whole territory of Caserta - with its dizzying deck offers views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Legend has it that one day a shepherd who herded sheep on the slopes of the mountains, a stranger helped the young man to gather the stones, and then his sheep began to give more milk. The young man was none other than himself, Archangel Michael, and he collected the stones for the construction of the church.

The first mention of the monastery of San Michele, found in 1113, the year. Next to the church is on two levels located porch, terrace, for the reception of pilgrims and the bell tower, built in the early 19th century The whole complex is in the Romanesque style: the facade has five arches that are a loggia and rose window above. In the central niche, you can see the statue of St. Michael the Archangel. Twice a year - in May and September - the feast is held here in his honor in May to the monastery on foot climb many pilgrims who go to Mass after a religious procession with the statue of the saint. Artichoke Festival revives Fair, where you can try a variety of dishes made with this plant. Pilgrims bring the statue to the city, where it is stored until September, and then it is returned to the monastery.

Maddaloni The town lies at the foot of a hill Tifata. Its main attraction besides the monastery is a medieval castle with towers, an ancient Palazzo Carafa, which belonged to the local dukes, and the college named after Giordano Bruno. Also in Maddaloni can visit the Museum of ancient crafts and farmers, municipal museum with ancient artifacts, Archaeological Museum Calatia located in the building of a fortified farm of the 16th-century Gothic church of Santa Margherita, with frescoes of the 15th century, the medieval district of Foreman and the so-called Ducal Mill . 4 km from Valle di Maddaloni is the Ponte della Valle - aqueduct, built by order of King Charles III and his son.