Biblioteca e Museo Civico
Apice
(10 Km)
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.
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
(14 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
(14 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.
Castello di Apice
Apice
(10 Km)
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.
Castello Normanno Diroccato
Ariano Irpino
(549 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.
Dogana Aragonese
Flumeri
(13 Km)
The Aragonese Customs is located in the municipality of Flumeri, in the province of Avellino. The building was built in 1479, at the behest of Count Frederick of Aragon. The castle consists of four towers. Initially, it was used as a residence and later as customs. Currently, the building needs restorations, especially in parts of the walls.
Castello di Gesualdo
Gesualdo
(7 Km)
The Castle of Gesualdo was built in the Lombard era in the historic center of the homonymous city. It was transformed into a noble residence in the late 16th century by Prince Charles Gesualdo. At the moment the fortress is undergoing restoration after the serious damages suffered by the 1980 earthquake.
Castello di Melito
Melito Irpino
(7 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
(9 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
(9 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
(10 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.
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.
Torre di Paternopoli
Paternopoli
(9 Km)