Biblioteca e Museo Civico
Apice
The Civic Museum of Apice is located in the Norman Castle. It is a collection of everyday objects and tools dating back to the Roman period, especially the elements of the production cycle. It is currently open to the public and is often visited by elementary school pupils, who can admire the objects closely.
Castello di Apice
Apice
The Castle, with its Roman architecture, is supposed to date back to the twelfth century, even if it has undergone restoration over the years. It is known for its decagonal shape and fortified walls. Inside it has large rooms, which were used by the noble families of the time and their servants. Today, the building is used for various cultural activities in the area, as the seat of the Civic Museum of Peasant Civilization, even if, currently, it is being restored.
Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
Benevento
(13 Km)
The Church of the Most Holy Savior, is located in via Stefano Borgi, and dates back to the times of the Middle Ages. Composed of three naves, separated by a double row of ancient Roman columns of gray granite, it suffered numerous damage due to earthquakes. After a series of restorations, in 2001 it was reopened for worship.
Basilica Della Madonna Delle Grazie
Benevento
(14 Km)
The Basilica of Mary Most Holy of Graces is a nineteenth-century monumental church, dedicated to the patroness of the city, the Madonna delle Grazie, which is celebrated on 2 July. The Basilica, to which a Franciscan temple is attached to it, is of neoclassical inspiration, with a Greek cross plan.
Ponte Leproso
Benevento
(13 Km)
The Leproso Bridge is a bridge of Roman origins on the outskirts of Benevento. It was probably built by the censor Appio Claudio Cieco in the 3rd century BC, on the occasion of the opening of the Via Appia. Today, only part of the original structure remains, and recently it has been closed to vehicle traffic.
Castello Normanno Diroccato
Ariano Irpino
(539 Km)
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.
Rocca dei Rettori
Benevento
(13 Km)
The construction of the Rocca dei Rectors dates back to 1321 on the model of the large French military buildings. It was built on the remains of an ancient Lombard fortress and is located at the highest point of the historic center of Benevento. The fortress houses the historical section of the Museo del Sannio and is also known as the Castle of Benevento or Castello di Manfredi. On the terrace there are two turrets from where you can admire a splendid view of the mountain basin and Mount Taburno.
Torre della Catena Diroccato
Benevento
(14 Km)
The Tower, which stands on the homonymous street, dates back to the pre-Roman period. When it was created, it had a defensive function, which included almost the entire area. Over the years it underwent modifications, which were made with Roman elements found in the buildings at the tower. Today, however, you can see only the ruins, those few walls left.
Port'Arsa
Benevento
(14 Km)
Port'Arsa is the gateway to the late medieval district of Triggio, bordered by walls of the Lombard age. It was one of the eight gates of the walls of Benevento. Today she is the only survivor, because the other were demolished between 1865 and 1868. The walls bear the name of Prince Arechi who had a part of the city rebuilt and settled.
Castello Caracciolo
Casalbore
(14 Km)
The Caracciolo Castle was erected above the ruins of a pre-existing building. It was a military facility, used for defence reasons. In 1650 the castle was transformed into a stately residence and for a period it was owned by the Caracciolo, from which it also took its name. Currently, the building is a private property.
Torre Normanna
Casalbore
(14 Km)
The Norman Tower of Casalbore is located on a hill 600 meters high. It was built in the Norman era but was first mentioned in 1118. It was owned by many noble families until 1485, when it was purchased by the Caracciolo, the last masters. By the middle of the 12th century, most of the building was destroyed.
Castello di Melito
Melito Irpino
(9 Km)
The Castello di Melito was built in the Norman era. Despite being built of masonry, it suffered much damage since the 1962 earthquake. The building was largely destroyed. Currently, there are only ruins left that testify to its existence.
Porta della Terra
Montemiletto
(12 Km)
The Earth Gate is the gateway to the village and the back of the Norman Castle. The building was built in 1637. Although the structure is considered a symbol of the city, today it is unfortunately at risk of collapse due to rainwater infiltration.
Castello della Leonessa
Montemiletto
(12 Km)
The Castle of the Lioness appears to have been built between the 8th and 9th centuries. It went under the management of numerous families, including the Durres, the Caracciolo, the Leonessa and the De Tocco. During the sixteenth century, he changed his function becoming a splendid gentility residence.
Torre Aragonese
Pietradefusi
(9 Km)
The Aragonese Tower is located in the highest part of the town of the municipality of Pietradefusi. The structure was built in 1431 at the desire of the local feudal lord Giacomo Tocco. The building was built as a defensive tower according to a quadrangular structure of a height of 11 meters. The building, recently restored, is currently composed of only a few elements of the original structure.
Arco di Traiano
Benevento
(13 Km)
The highest example of the Roman era in the city. It dates back to the second century and has only one arch. The beams are decorated with reliefs of military content.
Duomo
Benevento
(13 Km)
After the bombings of 1943 it was rebuilt in place of the old cathedral. The present church has five aisles, and they tried to build it as smilar as possible to its original shape.
Museo del Sannio
Benevento
(13 Km)
A part of the city's largest museum is in the castle of Rettori fortress. Here you can follow the city's history. In the cloister of the church of Santa Sofia works of art from the XVI. up to XX. Century are on display.
Chiesa di Santa Sofia
Benevento
(15 Km)
The church, which dates back to eighth. Century is in the shape of a star. The current building was rebuilt in Baroque style after the earthquake of the XVII. Century.The church has been put on a waiting list of UNESCO.
Villa Comunale
Benevento
(24 Km)
Located on the outskirts of Old Town, the building is located in a park, amongst centuries-old trees, surrounded by cedars and pines. Very beautiful is the Swan Lake with the various fish species.
Torre Aragonese e giardini annessi
Pietradefusi
(10 Km)
The nobleman Giacomo Tocco in 1431 began on a rocky spike, that is, on a large stone, to the construction of a small fortress, consisting of a castle house with in the center, at its highest point, a large crenellated tower. Later in the 16th century it belonged to the Dukes Acquaviva of Aragon.
Teatro Romano
Benevento
(13 Km)
The Roman Theatre (2nd century) of Benevento was built and finished in 200 AD by Emperor Hadrian. We will find the cavea and the theater scene well preserved. The latter was used for performances of shows, theater and dance. To give light to the underground structures of the theater, several houses above venerate destroyed with the archaeological works of 1890.
Museo "G. Arcucci"
Ariano Irpino
(14 Km)
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 .
Museo Civico
Ariano Irpino
(14 Km)
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.
Museo degli Argenti
Ariano Irpino
(13 Km)
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.
Museo Diocesano
Ariano Irpino
(13 Km)
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.
Antiquarium
Ariano Irpino
(14 Km)
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.
Museo Diocesano
Benevento
(13 Km)
The Diocesan Museum of Benevento is located inside the Basilica of Benevento. The building has decorative architectural elements, Romanesque - medieval art. The Museum was established in 1981, with the aim of collecting and presenting to the public an exhibition of the ecclesiastical heritage. Today it hosts an exhibition of historical documents and prayers written in silver.
Museo del Sannio (Sezione arte e archeologia)
Benevento
(13 Km)
The Sannio Museum was founded in 1873. The construction is thematic and is divided into 4 sections. The archaeological section presents the findings of the prehistoric and protohistoric period, of Greek and Italic origin. To be emphasized, are the furnishings of the Egyptian shrines and the room of Isis that displays the original decor of the temple of Isis “Lady of Welcome”.
Museo del Sannio (Sezione storica)
Benevento
(13 Km)
The Museum of Sannio is located in the municipality of Benevento. The Museum is organized in 4 structures (Archaeology, Medieval, History and Art). The historical section was created to collect and present to the public the history and culture of the area. Inside it houses an exhibition of historical documents concerning the life of the local community. Today there are the scrolls of Falcone Beneventano, papal edicts, the Talleyrand declaration. Admission to the museum is free of charge.