Chiesa matrice di Striano - Parrocchia di San Giovanni Battista
Striano
(11 Km)
The mother church of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of parish Catholic worship of Striano in the province of Naples in the Diocese of Nocera Inferior-Sarno. Home to the master parish located in the central Piazza IV Novembre, represents the historical and religious heart of the city. The establishment of the Church of San Giovanni dates back to the Middle Ages. The bubble of the Archbishop of Salerno Alfano I of 1066 shows the boundaries of the Diocese of Sarno and the Municipalities that are under his jurisdiction including Striano.
Porta Civica di San Nicola
Striano
(11 Km)
Owned by the Municipality of Striano and bound by law 1/6/1939 n.1089, the Arch of San Nicola is located in Via Palma and is the only surviving door of the city walls that enclosed the ancient village. The latter dates back to the Middle Ages and is presented with isolated masonry mixed with Sarno stone and Vesuvian stone base, about 8.50 meters high, including battlements, with round arch passage approx. 4.20 meters wide. It was erected in the second half of the fifteenth century under the Orsini, Counts of Nola, when the village was surrounded by walls and equipped with two access doors.
Museo Abbaziale del Santuario di Montevergine
Mercogliano
(13 Km)
The Abbey Museum of the Sanctuary of Montevergine was founded in 1968 within the premises of the Abbey of Montevergine. It was re-established in 2000 on the occasion of the Jubilee by exhibiting works of liturgical heritage received from the churches and the territory of Mercogliano. The exhibition is divided into four sections where paintings, wooden finds and sacred vestments of great interest are located.
Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Nocerino
Nocera Inferiore
(10 Km)
The Archaeological Museum of Agro Nocerino was established in 1965 inside the Convent of Sant'Antonio. The materials on display come from the excavations conducted by the Management of the Provincial Museums of Salernitano. The Museum houses extensive photographic and graphic documentation, as well as plastics coming from the surrounding area. The Museum was donated paintings by the Fresa da Pucciano brothers who devoted time to the study of ancient Nuceria.
Museo Zoologico degli Invertebrati
Avellino
(13 Km)
The Zoological Museum is rich in numerous collections of various species of animals. It was founded in 1994 and is divided into three collections: in the first we find Celenterated Poriferie, in the second the Arthropods, Molluscs, Echinoderms and Tunicates, and finally in the third section we notice collections scientific by Molluscs.
Castello di Avellino ruderi
Avellino
(12 Km)
Avellino Castle became a destination for poets and travelers who came from all over Italy to admire the beauty of the Countess, a period when the castle lived its moment of maximum splendor. Currently, deep work is underway of reconstructive restoration and recovery, thanks to the use of Community funds, which should allow the Castle to return its configuration to the Castle complete.
Leccio di S.Maria delle Grazie
Avellino
(13 Km)
It is one of the oldest structure in the city. Adjoining is the Capuchin Monastery and has been a Parish since 1983. The Church was built in 1580 by the Capuchin Friars Minor. Inside, we find the altars in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Anthony of Padua and the Sacred Heart of Jesus as well as the new statue of Our Lady.
Fontana di Grimoaldo
Avellino
(12 Km)
Near the Church of San Antonio Abate, there is a fountain, today known as the “Fontana Tecta”, which played an important role, as it offered the possibility of refreshment to the numerous travelers who traveled the well-known Via Salernitana. The real denomination of the Fountain is not that of Fontana Tecta, but the one indicated in a document dated December 1138 in the Abbey of Montevergine, namely “Fontana di Grimoaldo” by the name of the rich character who promoted its aesthetic enrichment and functional transformation.
Fontana dei Tre Cannoli
Avellino
(13 Km)
The Fountain of the Three Cannoli, located in the historic center of Avellino, is one of the most significant monuments of the city. The function was to be that of a noble public fountain that gave enchantment to one of the corners of the city. The Three Cannoli fountain collected clear and fresh water coming from the slopes of the Partenio.
Castello di Forino ruderi
Forino
(5 Km)
The Castle of Forino is located in the homonymous town, from which it takes its name. The construction is also known as the 'Longobard Castle' and dates back to the year 896. In fact, this is the first moment he is named in some historical sources, and Prince Guaiferio is cited as his owner. Since it has been used as the scene of many battles, today, only the ruins remain of the castle.
Porta di Fellino
Lauro
(9 Km)
The door of Fellino is located in the Municipality of Lauro. The door was built in the 17th century. In 1789 the building was restored and the clock was added. The building was made with white stone with quadrangular pillars and the clock is positioned in the center.
Castello Lancellotti
Lauro
(9 Km)
The first sources document the existence of the Lancellotti Castle around 976. This Lombard-Roman construction was set on fire by the French in 1799 and was then rebuilt by Filippo Massimo Lancellotti, from whom it took its name. A special feature of the castle is the fact that it has a secret garden. It is currently in excellent condition.
Porta dell'Acqua
Mercogliano
(11 Km)
It is assumed to have been built in 1199, as information about the Water Gate was reported in a written document of the time. It is called this because in its immediate vicinity there are water springs and some city fountains. The water source also operated a mill. The Water Gate is still in excellent condition.
Castello di Mercogliano Diroccato
Mercogliano
(11 Km)
The Castle of Mercogliano Diroccato, better known by the name of Capocastello, dominates the whole town from above overlooking the village. Nowadays, this building, which was very extensive, remains only ruins, but they help us understand what its initial structure was.
Castello Monteforte Diroccato
Monteforte Irpino
(8 Km)
The Castle of Monteforte was erected during the 7th and 8th centuries by the Lombards. During the 16th century the structure was abandoned and is currently in poor conservation conditions.
Palazzo Vescovile
Nocera Inferiore
(11 Km)
The Bishop's Palace of Nocera Inferiore was built around the 16th century at the behest of the Comensi Bishops Giovio. The structure is spread over two levels and the façade presents the coat of arms of the house on the outside. After the earthquake occurred in 1668, the building was restored by Bishop De Dominicis during 1721. Currently the Palace is the seat of the bishop of the diocese.
Monastero di Sant'Anna
Nocera Inferiore
(10 Km)
The Monastery of Sant'Anna was established in 1282 by the bishop of Capaccio, Pietro. Located along the western side of the Park Hill, the Monastery hosted the daughters of the Angevin rulers who wanted them to monk. The Nocerini instead brought their unwanted children to this place destined for the Dominican nuns of cloistered. After several earthquakes the complex was restored and we can still observe the walls that enclosed the gardens and buildings of the ecclesiastical insula.
Castello Fienga
Nocera Inferiore
(10 Km)
The Fienga Castle or Castello di Nocera was built around the tenth century on top of the hill of Sant'Andrea. Of the Castle you can still see the two walls, the Gothic arches of the aviary and the apse area of the church of Santa Maria alla Torre, located behind the keep. Of particular beauty is the Royal Cavallerizza divided into spans and covered by barrel vaults. Currently the Castle is in the management of the Municipality of Nocera Inferiore after the homonymous Palace has been established inside it.
Caserma Tofano
Nocera Inferiore
(10 Km)
Tofano barracks was built during the 18th century at the behest of the King of Naples Charles III on the place where the Doge's Palace stood. Initially, the barracks was dedicated to Lieutenant General Nicola Marselli and later it was dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Bruno Tofano. The Barracks had the function of hosting the military and freeing citizens from the duty to receive them in their homes. It was also named Grand Quarter as it represented a real military citadel in a strategic position for the city.
Convento di Sant'Antonio
Nocera Inferiore
(10 Km)
The Convent of St. Anthony was built around the 13th century after the death of its founder Guido Filangieri, in 1256. The building of remarkable Gothic architecture, has on its outside a large staircase leading to the entrance of the Church portal. To the north is the convent building, while the Church has a nave illuminated by a circular rose window. Within the ecclesiastical structure there are several works by Francesco Solimena and Andrea Sabatini.
Convento di Sant'Andrea
Nocera Inferiore
(10 Km)
The Convent of Sant'Andrea was founded in 1563 by Duke Alfonso Carafa, and rises on the southern slope of the hill of the Park of Nocera Inferiore. The building has a square plan and at the entrance is the marble tomb of the founder. On the monument there is the coat of arms of the Carafa-Castriota Scanderberg family. Inside the convent there are also several paintings and tomb plates.
Museo provinciale Irpino
Avellino
(12 Km)
Housed in the Palace of Culture, it is divided into two areas: modern art and archaeology. In the modern section are paintings of the Neapolitan school of the '600 and '700.
Duomo
Avellino
(13 Km)
Built in honour of the Assumption in the twelfth century. Restored after the earthquake of 1980, it preserves an altar decorated with a choir and an original sixteenth-century tabernacle by Giovanni da Nola.
Torre dell'Orologio
Avellino
(328 Km)
The tower housing the downtown with its 40 meters high, it was built in Baroque style in the '600.
Biblioteca Istituzione Culturale MZ
Avellino
(13 Km)
The the science and natural history library was created in 1994 and is open to the public only by appointment. It has approximately 3,100 titles.
Palazzo Manfra
Avellino
(19 Km)
Important historic building in the center of Salza Irpina in the Province of Avellino. Construction early '900. 1930s style
MdArtO
Avellino
(13 Km)
This is an interesting collection of works of art. MdArtO is open by reservation.
Chiesa Parrocchiale del Cuore Immacolato di Maria
Avellino
(13 Km)
The Parish Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was created in 1963. Triangular in shape with an artistic glass window was built by Veronese workers. Today, the church is under the administration and management of the Franciscan friars.
Chiesa Regina delle Vittorie (Santissimo Rosario)
Avellino
(12 Km)
This is a pre-conciliar church buildthe end of the thirties of the last century. The parish is governed by the Preacher Fathers - OP (Dominican) .Of particular artistic value is the high altar in polychrome marble and alabaster.