Trecase between forests, vineyards and history

Trecase is located in the Vesuvius area and combines historic buildings with forests and viticulture. The town is home to the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie, Villa Langella, the Tirone Alto Vesuvio protected forest reserve and the wine-growing landscape of Cantina del Vesuvio. Small adventitious craters near the built-up area, together with the Vesuvius apricot variety Pellecchiella associated with Trecase, add geological and agricultural themes to the local landscape. For an individual trip to Italy, these specific destinations can be taken into account according to one’s own interests in local history, nature or viticulture. A personal day plan can therefore give different weight to culture, nature, geology and viticulture; the choice depends on which aspect of Trecase should be the focus at any given time.

Historic traces in the town centre

Trecase’s historic centre includes the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie, which dates back to the 16th century. It was built in 1589 in place of an earlier chapel. On 14 September 2014, the parish was elevated to the diocesan sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie e San Gennaro. Villa Langella is one of the villas in Trecase that can be visited or admired.

Forest trails and volcanic landscape

The Tirone Alto Vesuvio protected forest reserve includes numerous easily walkable trails. The forest consists of maritime pines and holm oaks. Guided tours of the forest depart from the forestry station in Trecase. Environmental education activities take place in the reserve throughout the year. For day planning, trails, guided tours and environmental education activities can be noted as separate nature stops. This allows travellers in Tirone Alto Vesuvio to distinguish between walking independently, joining a guided tour and taking part in an educational activity.

Several small adventitious craters from the 18th century are visible near the built-up area of Trecase. Travellers interested in volcanic landscapes can include these craters as a separate landscape stop in their Trecase itinerary.

Viticulture and Vesuvius apricots

Cantina del Vesuvio is located in the open countryside outside the village of Trecase on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. The 16-hectare vineyard is planted with the native grape varieties Piedirosso and Caprettone and lies on volcanic soil. Cantina del Vesuvio offers tours of the vineyard. Pellecchiella is one of the Vesuvius apricot varieties associated with Trecase. When planning around viticulture, the location on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, the vineyard’s size, the volcanic soil, the two grape varieties and the tour can be considered as related aspects.

Arrival and day planning

Trecase is served by the Circumvesuviana railway and a bus service. For day planning, the historic town centre, the protected forest reserve and the vineyard can be noted as different destinations. Those wishing to combine culture, nature and viticulture can plan these destinations separately: the town centre, Tirone Alto Vesuvio and Cantina del Vesuvio. The two transport connections therefore form part of the journey to Trecase.

Further destinations in the surrounding area: Varcaturo, Anacapri, Agerola, Priora, Termini-Massa Lubrense, Castello Di Cisterna, Arzano and Gragnano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Naples.