Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Normanno Diroccato The castle was built in the 11th century for war reasons, which also explains its strategic position. The original structure had a trapezoidal shape, but nowadays only the towers have remained to be seen, due to earthquakes over the years. The structure has been under reconstruction for a considerable time, and today it is easily visited.
Museums Museo "G. Arcucci" The museum was opened in honor of Giuseppina Arcucci, the nun who founded the Institute “Sisters of the Holy Spirit”. It was inaugurated fifty years after his death by his sisters. Inside, there is a large collection of objects and materials belonging to the institute: archival documents, sacred objects, religious testimonies, library volumes, etc. the museum is open to the public .
Museums Museo Civico The Civic and Ceramics Museum was opened in 1991. Inside we find a large collection of the work of ceramics since the twelfth century, the Historical Archives of the Municipality, the Photo Library, the Library and numerous other important documents for the area. The most famous section, 'Ancient Popular Majolica di Ariano', contains about 250 well-preserved pottery works. The museum is open to the public.
Museums Museo degli Argenti The current headquarters of the Museo degli Argenti is that of the former Treasury of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Inside the Museum there are objects that date back to the period between the 17th and 19th centuries. The most valuable items are rings, goblets and silver statues.
Museums Museo Diocesano The Museum represents a great historical heritage not only for the area, but of the whole territory. It is a large collection of sacred works dating back to the '600 at risk of dispersion for the telluric movements of the last century. We can mention the work of the artists: Cobergher and Vannini and numerous other reliquaries of great historical and religious importance. The museum is available to all interested parties.
Archaeological Sites Antiquarium The Antiquarium, which is located in the old Palazzo Anzani, collects a large collection of archaeological elements that date back to the prehistoric period up to the present day. The materials that make up the exhibition were found in Ariano Irpino and in the surrounding areas. Inside the Antiquarium there are many rooms, each contains different types of archaeological evidence.