Things to do in Conza della Campania Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Cairano Castle was built during the Lombard era and restored during the Norman domination. It is thought that the bell tower of the Mother Church of San Martino was in the past a civic tower. Currently, there are only a few ruins left of the castle and they are not clearly visible because most of these are covered by vegetation.

The Castle of Calitri initially belonged to the family of Carlo d'Angio. Later it passed into the hands of several owners, and in the 17th century it was purchased by the Mirelli family. Due to the earthquakes that occurred between the 16th and 17th centuries, the structure was badly damaged. Later, it was restored by Louis IV Gesualdo, who transformed it into a private residence. In 1980, the castle was struck by another earthquake, and the remaining ruins were restored again. Today, the castle is home to the Museum of Ceramics.

The Castle of Quaglietta was built under Norman rule to defend the territory of Calabritto. During the seventeenth century the Castle took on an exceptional splendor, thanks to the expansion work carried out by Baron De Rossi. Currently, only a few ruins remain due to the earthquake that damaged the country in 1980.

The first origins of the Ducal Castle of Bisaccia, in the province of Avellino, date back to the Norman period, but the current structure has undergone numerous reconstruction interventions over the centuries. Over time, the Castle was used as a fortified residence for Lords. The courtyard of the building overlooks the rooms on the ground floor. The square tower resists that, at its origins, was equipped with a bridge. Today the City is the owner of the Palace.

The Castle of Nusco dates back to the Lombard era, around the 11th century. It was the home of William and King Manfredi. Over the years it became owned by several feudal families in the area of Naples. In 1908 the whole structure could still be seen, but due to a strong earthquake in 1980 it was destroyed. Today, unfortunately, we can only see ruins and in general its perimeter.

In the Campania Region, the Quercia di San Vito is one of the oldest trees. The Quercia di San Vito is a tree of exceptional size. Its origins date back to the 11th century. It is a centuries-old oak tree and is located outside the abbey of San Vito.

The Museum was established on the initiative of Beniamino Tartaglia in association with the City Council. Inside we find a large collection of equipment and documents for the living, work and real life of the area. The main purpose of this exhibition is to give the public the opportunity to retrace the history of the Altirpine civilization. All elements are well organized according to the timeline to recreate the entire ancient scenario correctly. The Museum is available for all interested parties.