Castello di Forino ruderi
Forino
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.
Milite Ignoto
Atripalda
(10 Km)
The war memorial is a bronze statue dedicated to the unknown soldier, supported by a rectangular stone base, overlooking Piazza Umberto I. Below it is an ornamental fountain. It was inaugurated on 13 June 1927 and went to replace the old circular stone fountain that was in the past at the center of the square.
Castello di Avellino ruderi
Avellino
(7 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
(8 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
(7 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
(8 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.
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
(6 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
(6 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
(4 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.
Museo Abbaziale del Santuario di Montevergine
Mercogliano
(8 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.
Dogana d'Arte
Atripalda
(10 Km)
The building, built in the mid-nineteenth century, was restored after the 1980 earthquake. Currently, the museum collects a permanent collection of artifacts from the ancient settlement and churches destroyed by the earthquake; periodically it hosts temporary exhibitions, conferences, fairs and cultural events. Center of economic and commercial life first, cultural and artistic, then, the Customs represents, with its clock, the pinnacles and the pyramidal roof, the very symbol of the city of Atripalda.
Museo Zoologico degli Invertebrati
Avellino
(8 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.
Museo provinciale Irpino
Avellino
(7 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
(8 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
(333 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
(7 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
(14 Km)
Important historic building in the center of Salza Irpina in the Province of Avellino. Construction early '900. 1930s style
MdArtO
Avellino
(8 Km)
This is an interesting collection of works of art. MdArtO is open by reservation.
Chiesa Parrocchiale del Cuore Immacolato di Maria
Avellino
(8 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
(7 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.
Eremo di Sansilvestro
Summonte
(10 Km)