CAPODIMONTE

[jenalonso]

I think I just FINALLY figured out where my great grandfather was from: Gragnano, a commune of Naples. However, my greatgrandmother was reportedly from Capodimonte, but also supposedly from Naples (which would make sense with regard to my great grandfather). I have not found, however, a commune in Naples called Capodimonte, only in other parts of Italy, which would NOT make sense with regard to my great grandfather. However, when I looked at a Google map of Gragnano, there seems to be, right next door in fact, a place or highway or something called Capodimonte.

Can anyone help????

[eyetalgal]

is it possible that she was from 'Reggia di Capodimonte' which would have been a 'palace at the top of the mountain'. There was a palace so named in Naples built (I believe) back in the early 18th century. might not hurt to check it out.

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[liviomoreno]

Capodimonte is an area (quarter) within the Comune di Napoli. It is famous for the Royal Palace (Reggia) and for the porcelain.

[jenalonso]

Thanks so much for your responses!! VERY helpful!

One more: Is this area of Naples close to the comune of Gragnano (also in Naples)?

[wldspirit]

39 km apart:

http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/ ... mage2.y=10#

click on search, then click on map for larger detail.
wldspirit

[jenalonso]

Thanks everyone!!

[Cathynap]

Jen - you also may want to check it out in Google earth.
http://earth.google.com/
You can see satellite images.