The Flavors of Ancient Nuceria

The first edition: Nocera Superiore relives its roots

The inaugural edition of The Flavors of Ancient Nuceria was held in September 2025 at the Alfonso and Matteo Fresa Urban Park, starting in the late afternoon. The format, curated by the Gruppo Archeologico Nuceria with the patronage of the Municipality of Nocera Superiore, brought together historical re-enactments, guided tours of the ancient baths, stage performances, live cooking shows, and tastings of Roman-era products.

In the kitchen, chefs Antonio De Angelis and Antonio Papale proposed dishes inspired by the gastronomy of ancient Rome, while master cheesemaker Manuel Lombardi guided the public through a sensory journey featuring Conciato Romano and the legendary Falernum wine. There was also space for craftsmanship, with works by Pietro Avallone.

The evening attracted hundreds of visitors and confirmed the organizers' intuition: it was much more than a simple event, but a bridge between the past and the present capable of bringing together citizens, associations, and enthusiasts around a shared story of the city's origins. The success of this first trial paved the way for the second edition, scheduled for September 23, 2026.

• Guided tours of the excavations and ancient baths of Nuceria.
• Historical re-enactments and stage performances in the Fresa Urban Park.
• Live cooking shows with chefs Antonio De Angelis and Antonio Papale, featuring dishes inspired by ancient Roman cuisine.
• Sensory journey with master cheesemaker Manuel Lombardi dedicated to Conciato Romano and Falernum wine.
• Exhibition of artisanal works by Pietro Avallone.

• First edition of the event, with hundreds of attendees.
• Extraordinary opening of the ancient baths of Nuceria.
• Roman cuisine reconstructed live and tasting of Conciato Romano and Falernum.