Learn more about Leonardo DiCaprio's Italian Hometown of Alife.
Although it might not be well-known across the world, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Italian hometown of Alife is known in Italy as the “Citta’ di Cipolla”, or the “City of the Onion”. The onion is not just a nutritional element for Alifani people, it is much more sacred than that. Since the days of the Roman Empire, the onion has represented the primary source of sustainability for its residents.
Here are some facts about Alife:
- Alife is nestled into the charming Southern Italian territory known as the “Sannio” in the Province of Caserta.
- The primary symbol of Alife is the elephant, which is featured carrying a castle on its back in the town’s stem.
- The Alife onion was first introduced to the world by a local farmer named Luigi Sasso at the 1930 Milan International Trade Fair. It has since become one of the most treasured onions in Italy.
- The great-grandparents of Leonardo DiCaprio, Salvatore DiCaprio, and Rosina Cassella, were both born here.
Check out the video below for an exclusive look at Leonardo DiCaprio’s ancestral hometown.