Things to do in Vitulano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Today it hosts an exhibition of historical documents and prayers written in silver.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Benedictine Abbey of the Most Holy Savior was built around the tenth century. Its period of greatest splendor dates back between 1127 and 1143, thanks to the commitment of the devoted Abbot Alessandro Telesino. The abbey is formed by the church, the former monastery and the oratory. In addition, inside the church, the antiquarium of Telesia is set up, which exhibits archaeological finds.

The Amphitheater of Ancient Telesia is located outside the northwestern gate of the ancient city of Sannitic origin. The structure still retains some parts of vomitory and some arches on which the steps leaning. From the inscriptions found we testify to the existence of a school of gladiators and a Roman theater.

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.

The Lake of Campolattaro Oasis was created by the barrier of the Tammaro river. The area includes some environments such as reeds, mixed woods, olive groves etc. in fact we can find rich vegetation in the lake. However, there are many mammals among which we can mention the fox, the badger, the hare etc. since the year 2003 the area is part of the protected area of WWF Italy.

The Mountain of Sopra Pannarano is part of the Partenio Regional Park. It is a natural area where you can carry out various activities, certainly appreciated by those who love nature and fresh air. This mountain is a place rich in flora and fauna and is characterized by the presence of different species. Here is also the source of Water of the Veins, which is characterized by pure and fresh water.

The Castle, or rather what has remained of it, dates back to the Middle Ages, when Arpaise was called Newfoundland. The castle suffered great damage from the fires and feudal abuse of the time, and as a result, currently, only the walls and towers are visible. The ruins can be easily observed even from afar, the structure is available to all interested parties.