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What To See near Villanova del Battista

Flumeri (5 Km)

Dogana Aragonese

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.

Ariano Irpino (7 Km)

Antiquarium

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.

Ariano Irpino (7 Km)

Museo "G. Arcucci"

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 .

Ariano Irpino (7 Km)

Museo Civico

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.

Ariano Irpino (7 Km)

Museo Diocesano

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.

Ariano Irpino (7 Km)

Museo degli Argenti

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.

Melito Irpino (10 Km)

Castello di Melito

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.

Gesualdo (15 Km)

Castello di Gesualdo

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.

Casalbore (18 Km)

Castello Caracciolo

The Caracciolo Castle was erected above the ruins of a pre-existing building. It was a military facility, used for defence reasons. In 1650 the castle was transformed into a stately residence and for a period it was owned by the Caracciolo, from which it also took its name. Currently, the building is a private property.

Casalbore (18 Km)

Torre Normanna

The Norman Tower of Casalbore is located on a hill 600 meters high. It was built in the Norman era but was first mentioned in 1118. It was owned by many noble families until 1485, when it was purchased by the Caracciolo, the last masters. By the middle of the 12th century, most of the building was destroyed.

Other attractions in Villanova del Battista

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello o Pal.Guevara

Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Paternopoli

Destinations nearby

Ariano Irpino

Ariano Irpino

It is 12,5 Km away - about 20 minutes

Flumeri

Flumeri

It is 13,5 Km away - about 25 minutes

Melito Irpino

Melito Irpino

It is 14,1 Km away - about 23 minutes

Grottaminarda

Grottaminarda

It is 15,4 Km away - about 27 minutes

Montecalvo Irpino

Montecalvo Irpino

It is 18,9 Km away - about 31 minutes

Savignano Irpino

Savignano Irpino

It is 20,5 Km away - about 32 minutes

Trevico

Trevico

It is 24,2 Km away - about 40 minutes

Gesualdo

Gesualdo

It is 24,4 Km away - about 36 minutes

Casalbore

Casalbore

It is 25 Km away - about 41 minutes

Bonito

Bonito

It is 26,3 Km away - about 38 minutes

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