Encyclopedia of Southern Italy – N

Noepoli (PZ): A commune in the province of Potenza.
Noicattaro (BA): A commune in the province of Bari: Population: (2006e).
Nola (or Campana): A bell. According to sound traditions Paulinus, Bishop of Nola, first introduced bells into churches.

Nola (NA): A commune in the province of Napoli.
Norman period: Royal dynasty from Normandy in France, ruling Sicily 1061-1194.
Nortia: Etruscan goddess of fate and fortune.

Notaresco (TE): A commune in the province of Teramo.

Noto (SR): A commune in the province of Siracusa.
Nova Siri (MT): A commune in the province of Matera. Population: 6,587 (2006e).

Novara di Sicilia (ME): A commune in the province of Messina.

Novi Velia (SA): A commune in the province of Salerno.
Novoli (LE): A commune in the province of Lecce. Population: 8,352 (2006e).
Nuceria Alfaterna (modern Nocera): A city of ancient Campania. Situated on the river Sarnus (mod. Sarno) and on the Via Appia, it was to the SE of Nola. Captured by the Romans during the Samnite Wars, it was destroyed by Hannibal after the battle of Cannae. Later rebuilt, Roman veterans were settled there by Augustus and Nero.
Nusco (AV): A commune in the province of Avellino. Population: 4,437 (2006e).