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Caserta (27,6Km)A trip in Caserta

Avellino (29,1Km)Avellino, an important historical city

A trip in Caserta

Caserta forest of San Silvestro

In the city of Caserta we can find two squares. The oldest, which is called the ‘Piazza Mercato’, houses the market, and the Vanvitelli square, which is the main square consisting of the modern life of Caserta such as bars, hotels, banks, shops, boutiques and more. At the center of the Vanvitelli square we can see the statue of Luigi Vanvitelli the architect of the Royal Palace. Another sightseeing that is worth a visit is the Caserta’s war cemetery as it is an important piece from the World War II history. The cemetery was designed by Louis de Soissons and contains 768 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. Other spots on your list to visit should include the Cathedral that was built in the 18th century and the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli. Like all other Italian cities, the region of Campania and more specifically the city of Caserta has more to offer than only history for the tourist explorer. You can find the market to buy fresh local products, have a relaxing coffee at the outdoor cafes, shop at the small boutiques or even dig out old valuable treasures at the antique shops. Finishing the tour or your day in the city of Caserta, you will have the chance to try the cooking traditions that influenced the specialties. The local food in Caserta is one of the best in the world. Some of the top dishes include the Neapolitan pizza, which is perfect only in this region of Italy, consisted of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and olive oil. Other dishes you should try is the ‘risotto alla pescatora’ which uses rice and other sea based flavors, the polpette, which is a traditional pasta with the mythic meatballs, and the caprese salad, which captivates the flavors of fresh tomatoes, laves of basil and olive oil together with the di bufala mozarella. These are only some of the excellent traditional dishes that you will have the chance to try in Caserta. To explore the city you will need strength, and what gives more strength, is a perfect meal full of energy. The city of Caserta will stimulate all your senses so let yourself being relaxed and live a new experience. This city should be in the top of the list of someone’s holiday destinations. Tips Through the days of the last Monday of August until the 15th of September, Caserta hosts a local music and art festival. You can experience the live concerts, the dance, the folk songs and the theater, among other things. Fact The first camellia imported from Japan was planted in 1880 in the ‘English Garden’.

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Art and culture

Museo Civico

Airola (13 Km)

The Civic Museum of Airola is located in a multipurpose facility in the historic center of the city. It consists of two fractions: the historical and artistic fraction in which you can find important paintings from the 16th century; a room is dedicated to the works of 1696-1782 by the artist Francesco De Mura. The second archaeological fraction exhibits numerous finds.

Museo Diocesano

Benevento (11 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 (12 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 (12 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.

Rocca dei Rettori

Benevento (12 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 (11 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 (11 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.

Arco di Traiano

Benevento (11 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 (11 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 (12 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 (21 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 (25 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.

Teatro Romano

Benevento (11 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.

Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore

Benevento (12 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 (11 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 (12 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.

Food and wine

Masseria Vigne Vecchie

Solopaca (8 Km)

Agriturismo Mustilli

Sant'Agata de'Goti (14 Km)

Olearia Zollo Srl

San Leucio del Sannio (11 Km)

Sebastianelli Silvio

Guardia Sanframondi (12 Km)

I COLLI DEL SANNIO

Torrecuso (5 Km)

Cantine Iannella Antonio

Torrecuso (5 Km)

Services and tourist information

Pro Loco Cepino-Prata

Cautano

Comune di Cautano

Cautano

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cautano

Cautano

Comune di Castelpoto

Castelpoto (5 Km)

Pro Loco Paupisi

Paupisi (5 Km)

Pro Loco Telesia

Telese Terme (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Benevento (11 Km)

Comune di Foglianise

Foglianise (2 Km)

Comune di Melizzano

Melizzano (12 Km)

Comune di Moiano

Moiano (12 Km)

Comune di Montesarchio

Montesarchio (10 Km)

Comune di Paolisi

Paolisi (14 Km)

Comune di Sant' Agata De' Goti

Sant'Agata de'Goti (19 Km)

Comune di Telese Terme

Telese Terme (12 Km)

Comune di Vitulano

Vitulano (2 Km)

Comune di Rotondi

Rotondi (14 Km)

Comune di San Martino Valle Caudina

San Martino Valle Caudina (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Benevento (11 Km)

E.P.T.Ente Provinciale per il Turismo

Benevento (13 Km)

Comune di Guardia Sanframondi

Guardia Sanframondi (12 Km)

Comune di Paupisi

Paupisi (5 Km)

Comune di Solopaca

Solopaca (12 Km)

Comune di Benevento

Benevento (13 Km)

Comune di Airola

Airola (12 Km)

Comune di Bonea

Bonea (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Foglianise

Foglianise (2 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fragneto Monforte

Fragneto Monforte (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Frasso Telesino

Frasso Telesino (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Guardia Sanframondi

Guardia Sanframondi (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Melizzano

Melizzano (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Moiano

Moiano (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montesarchio

Montesarchio (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Paolisi

Paolisi (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Paupisi

Paupisi (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ponte

Ponte (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rotondi

Rotondi (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Leucio Del Sannio

San Leucio del Sannio (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Lorenzo Maggiore

San Lorenzo Maggiore (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Lupo

San Lupo (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Martino Valle Caudina

San Martino Valle Caudina (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'agata De' Goti

Sant'Agata de'Goti (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Solopaca

Solopaca (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Telese Terme

Telese Terme (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tocco Caudio

Tocco Caudio (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torrecuso

Torrecuso (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vitulano

Vitulano (3 Km)

Comune di Bucciano

Bucciano (10 Km)

Comune di Casalduni

Casalduni (13 Km)

Comune di Apollosa

Apollosa (8 Km)

Comunita' Montana del Taburno

Frasso Telesino (16 Km)

Comune di San Lorenzo Maggiore

San Lorenzo Maggiore (11 Km)

Comune di Torrecuso

Torrecuso (5 Km)

Comune di Ponte

Ponte (8 Km)

Comune di Campoli del Monte Taburno

Campoli del Monte Taburno (2 Km)

Comune di Castelvenere

Castelvenere (12 Km)

Pro Loco Acquaviva

Melizzano (12 Km)

Pro Loco Castelvenere

Castelvenere (12 Km)

Comune di Tocco Caudio

Tocco Caudio (3 Km)

Pro Loco Guardia Sanframondi

Guardia Sanframondi (12 Km)

Comune di San Leucio del Sannio

San Leucio del Sannio (16 Km)

Comune di San Lupo

San Lupo (12 Km)

Comune di Fragneto Monforte

Fragneto Monforte (14 Km)

Comune di Frasso Telesino

Frasso Telesino (10 Km)

Pro Loco San Lupo

San Lupo (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Airola

Airola (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Apollosa

Apollosa (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bonea

Bonea (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bucciano

Bucciano (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Campoli Del Monte Taburno

Campoli del Monte Taburno (2 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casalduni

Casalduni (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castelpoto

Castelpoto (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castelvenere

Castelvenere (12 Km)

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Visit Cautano - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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Caserta (27,6Km)A trip in Caserta

Avellino (29,1Km)Avellino, an important historical city

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Food and wine

Services and tourist information

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Campoli del Monte Taburno

Foglianise

Tocco Caudio

Vitulano

Torrecuso

Castelpoto

Paupisi

Bonea

Montesarchio

Frasso Telesino

Ponte

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