In beauty and luxury, even Capua pales next to Nola. Pleasantly situated in the plain between Mount Vesuvius and the Apennines, Nola and it's surrounding land is very fertile; this remains the principal source of the city's wealth.

The marketplace fills twice a week with vendors selling a multitude of produce, clothing, tools and other commercial goods. And, it is here that the art collectors come seeking Nola's unique pottery. A large number of vases done in the popular Greek style are manufactured from the abundant pale yellow clay that is baked hard then painted with a shiny black glaze. Local artisans skillfully decorate these with red figures depicting mythological heroes and other important personages.

Public buildings include a large amphitheater and a temple of Augustus.

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Nola coins (Magna Graecia Coins)