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There are lands that can still narrate the flavour of history and traditions. From the beginning, the Mediterranean Sea has been the channel of communication for Europe, sprinkling the territories that were to be the sea ports where civilization grew. Nowadays it is still possible to taste the sensations of our historical roots. Hidden in peasantry hinterlands, the culture of our forefathers survives. Is the Ruralit Mediterranea. Suggesting itineraries, throughout paths far away from the classical touristic routes, characterized by a warmth welcome and a slow scanning of the rhythm of life. Paths of art, flavours and traditions used to regain our own time.
Lands of Campania
Greeks, Etruscans Romans, Byzantines, Normans and Spanish: many people have been conquered by the beauty of Campania, leaving as legacy unique testimonies. Throughout the Ruralit Mediterranea new paths can be discovered, details worked by history, flavours ruled by the work on the fields and recipes improved by generations. Is at the lands of the other Campania, far away from the common places, where an atmosphere of genuine welcome can be felt. There are territories guarded in the hinterlands, where the origins of so many cultures can be discovered. Welcome to the lands of the other Campania, inedited paths throughout original destinations.
ALTO CASERTANO
VERDE IRPINIA
CASACASTRA
ADAT
COLLINE SALERNITANE
FORTORE-TAMMARO E TITERNO
NAPLES
SALERNO
Lands of Casacastra
What to see
Turn the back to the sea, between the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Policastro and walk forward the Cilento hills, land of great landscapes, of castles and lonely guarding towers. A landscape protected by the Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, which with its 215.000 hectares, covers a large part of the Southern area of the Province of Salerno. The path goes through the highway Nazionale 18, that from Agopoli, going through Cilento, gets to Sapri, last strip of Campania. The lands get their name from the medieval village of Casacastra, nowadays vanished.
The Rendezvous
At Vallo della Lucania
Handicraft Fair 1st week of November. Borsa Verde dei Territori Rurali Europei 3rd weekend of October to the discovery of places, flavours and Mediterranean lifestyles, underlining the quality and peculiarity.
At Cannalonga
Frecagnola Fair firsts days of September Cilentos most ancient gastronomic manifestation.
At Caselle in Pittari
Palio del grano 1st week of July Harvesting Feast; competition among the neighbourhoods for the harvest of grain.
What to see
Castellabate
The small peninsula of Licosa a real terrace on the sea, together with the homonymous Island, belong to the Castellabate district. To get there from San Marco, is necessary to go through the path Vallone alto, all the way to the promontorys crown. Site of extraordinary natural interest, of which carobs and Aleppos pines are the perfect frame.
Suggestions
Lambro and Mingardo enogastronomic itinerary gastronomy
courses, tasting of typical products, cultural visits, fishing excursions, workers activities. Details on: http://www.galcasacastra.it/catalogo/schedaprodotto.asp?id_ prodotto=395
Pollica 27 Km South of Castellabate on the N 267 litoranea road. Sea Museum Loc. Pioppi fishing, sea fauna and marine transports. Castelnuovo Cilento 25 Km North of Pioppi. The Castle Normand structure of the XIII century according to the legend, it was connected by underground passages with the one in Velia and with other fortresses of the zone. The historical centre with houses that hold still the 1946 slogans Long live the King and Live the Republic are testimonies of the rough campaign held in that year. Vallo della Lucania 15 Km East of Castelnuovo Cilento. Diocesan Museum Sacral art. Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie dating back to 1480 rebuilt throughout the years. Diocesan Cathedral XVIII century with the remains of San Pantaleo and Diocesan Museum. Ascea 35 Km South of Vallo della Lucania, near the seacoast.
Archaeological Park of Elea-Velia excavations of the city of the Great Greece, established by the Focesi between the IV and the III century BC.
Lands of Casacastra
Where to sleep and where to eat
Where to sleep
At Rofrano
Hotel il Centauro Cont. da Viggiano. 2 stars 25 rooms Price: 60 euro for double rooms. 1989 structure renewed on 2003 In the countryside. Bar, meeting room, restaurant, pool, baby sitting service, childrens playing area, ball room, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, transport service, handicapped access, entertaining, internet point, elevator. Tel: 0974 985581.
At Ascea
Agriturismo Le Favate 11 rooms and 1 bilocal. Fitness center, sauna, congress room, horse back riding, tennis. Tel: 0974 977310. Guide: Touring Agriturismi, Agriturist.
At Casal Velino
Agriturismo Moresani 10 rooms. Tel: 0974 902086. Guide: Michelin.
At Pisciotta
Hotel Marulivo 3 stars 11 rooms Price: 80/140 euro for double rooms. 2007 structure. Bar, sauna (outdoors), restaurant, pool, connection with local touristic guides, transport service, TV room, and air conditioning. Agriturism La Locanda del fiume 13 rooms Price: 40/60 euro per reservation per person. Reserved parking, selling/tasting of typical products. Tel: 0974 973876. Guide: Locande dItalia (Slow Food), Touring Agriturismi. Casa vacanze Pixos 3 apartments?. Guide: Locande dItalia (Slow Food).
At Ceraso
Agriturismo La Petrosa 6 rooms. Tel: 0974 61370 Guide: Michelin.
Where to eat
At Pisciotta
Ristorante Da Angiolina Loc. Marina di Pisciotta. In the countryside. Local cuisine, simple atmosphere. Sell of local typical products. Price: 40 euro per person (drinks not included). Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
At Centola
Albergo Santa Caterina Loc. Palinuro. 4 stars 27 rooms Price: 92/231 euro for double rooms. 1958 structure, renewed on 2002. Bar, restaurant, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, transport service, handicapped access, Internet Wi-Fi, TV room, air conditioning, elevator. Tel: 0974 931019. Grand Hotel San Pietro Loc. Palinuro. 4 stars 49 rooms Price: 109/242 euro for double rooms. 1981 structured, renewed on 2007. Business center, bar, congress/meeting room, reserved Parking, sauna/Turkish baths/massages, restaurant, pool, baby sitting service, ball room, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, transport service, handicapped access, bicycle rental, Internet Wi-Fi, TV room, air conditioning, elevator. Tel: 0974 931466.
At S. Mauro Cilento
Laboratorio di Recerca gastronomica Al Frantoio Loc. Casal Sottano. In the countryside. Local cuisine. Comfortable atmosphere. Sell of local typical products. Price: 25/35 euro per person (drinks not included).
At Pollica
Ristorante Boccaccio Loc. Acciaroli. Local cuisine. Comfortable atmosphere. Price: 30 euro per person (drinks not included). Ristorante Constantinopoli. Number of seats: 80 + 100 outdoors. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
At Camerota
Villaggio Camping Odissea Loc. Marina di Camerota. 2 stars Price 6/13,50 euro by spot; 500/1200 euro by unit. 1980 structure, renewed on 2002. Bar, restaurant, baby sitting service, childrens playing area, ball room, minimarket, drainage for chemical bathrooms, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, transport service, handicapped access, entertainment, bicycle rental, Internet Wi-Fi, TV room, air conditioning. Tel: 0974 931293.
At Ascea
Ristorante Le Macine Loc. Marina di Ascea. Local cuisine. Comfortable atmosphere. Price: 35 euro per person (drinks not included).
At Novi Velia
Ristorante La Chioccia dOro In the countryside. Local cuisine. Simple atmosphere. Price: 30 euro per person (drinks not included).
At Castellabate
Agriturismo La Mola Number? of seats: 6. Tel: 0974 967053. Guide: Michelin. La Taverna del Pescatore Number of seats: 20 + 20 outdoors. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
Our Proposal
195 per person in high season 150 in middle season 120 in low season High season from 16/07 to 30/08; Middle season from 21 to 29/03, from 5 to 26/07 and from 30/08 to 20/09. What does it include: - Three nights in a double room, breakfast included at Agriturismo Le Favate at Ascea. - Ruralit Mediterranea touristic guide. Supplements: - Single room 10% - Extra nights (per person per night) 40 (LS); 50 (MS); 65 (HS)?. Reductions: - Adults in third or fourth bed 20% - Kids (from 6 to 12 years) in third or fourth bed 50%.
At Centola
Agriturismo S. Agata Number of seats: 30 + 20 outdoors. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
At Camerota
Ristorante La Cantina del Marchese Number of seats: 70. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
What to buy
Cheeses Wines Olive Oil Meats Cold Cuts Cilentos white fichus Wood Handicrafts Liuteria Art
Lands of Adat
What to see
A mountainous territory, between the rivers Sele, Tanagro and Calore, nearby the monti Alburni (which surpass the 1400 m.m.s.l.). Abundant woods and valleys plenty of peasantry villages rich of history. The history of dominations and wars, Etruscans, Lucanians, Sanniti and Romans passed by these lands, followed by Goths, Byzantines, Saracens and Normans all the way to the hands of the proprietaries of these lands, Princes and Barons of the past centuries. Everyone of them has left castles, palaces and churches. The Parco nazionale del Cilento e del Vallo di Diano is UNESCO patrimony. The path goes by the province of Salerno, among the Cilento, the Monti Alburni and the Vallo di Diano, all the way to the boundaries with Calabria and Basilicata. A.D.A.T. is the acronym of Alburni, Diano, Alta-Sele and Tanagro.
TEGGIANO PADULA
The Rendezvous
At Controne At Castelcivita
Fagiolo Fair last weekend of November taverns prepared to the feast at the historical center, with tasting of dishes based on fagioli and on other typical products of the area, as olive oil and wine. Porcini Mushroom Fair last weekend of September tasting of the typical local product in all of its uses, from antipasto to dessert.
At Padula
Feast of Padula in honor of Charles V and the thousand eggs omelet August 10th At the courtyard of Certosa di San Lorenzo. Historical processions in costumes, cooking and tasting of the big omelet, with bread and local wine. Spectacles, music and ancient chants.
At Teggiano
Teggiano Antiquaria End of October, beginning of November (every saint holiday) Exhibition of the National Antique Market and of the Collectors at Castello Macchiaroli. Alla Tavola della Principessa Constanza August 11th, 12th and 13th Medieval holiday in remembrance of the Marriage between Antonello Sanseverino, Prince of Salerno and Sire of Diano, and Constanza, daughter of Federico Montefeltro, the great duke of Rubino.
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What to see
Montesano sulla Marcellana SA-RC Highway, Padula-Buonabitacolo exit. Thermal compound with oligomineral water. Churches: Santa Maria di Loreto, SantAndrea, SantAntonio Abate, SantAnna, dellAssunta, of the Sacro Cuore di Ges (Montesano Scalo) and church and convent of the ex Cappuccine. Civic Museum Padula SA-RC Highway, Padula-Buonabitacolo exit.
Charterhouse of San Lorenzo Great monument which the restoration brought back to its ancient splendor. Early Christian Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte House Museum of Joe Petrosino Rocky Church of San Michele alle Grottelle hermitage.
Pertosa SA-RC Highway, exits: Petina (from North) or Polla (from South). Cave of the Angel. Mida 1 and Mida 2 Integrated Environmental Museums Maremanico Fall Gorge of Campostrino Permanent exhibition Un muro diventa cultura (A wall becomes culture). Polla SA-RC Highway, Polla exit.
Sanctuary of SantAntonio 1541. Church of San Nicola dei Greci Mausoleum of Gaio Oziano Rufo I century BC. Castle 1290.
Sanza Ancient city between the villages of Vallo di Diano and the city of the coast SA-RC Highway, Padula- Buonabitacolo exit. Cippo di Pisacane died at Sanza July 2nd, 1857. Cave of Madonna della Neve on Monte Cervati 1853 m.m.s.l. Church Madre before 1509. Sassano SA-RC Highway, exits: Sala Consilina (from North) or
Padula-Buonabitacolo (from South). Valle delle orchidee (see Suggestions). Churches: San Giovanni Evangelista, San Giuseppe, Santissima Annunziata and Cappella di San Pietro. Tomb of Aurelio or Tomba del Crociato
Teggiano (City-museum located al the heart of Vallo di Diano) Salerno-Reggio Calabria Highway, exits: Atena Lucana or Sala Consilina. Medieval Village World Heritage site. Castel of Principi Sanseverino (or Castello Macchiaroli) 1285. Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore 1274 restructured after the 1857 earthquake. Church of San Pietro IV century now Diocesan Museum. Museum of the herbs Viridairum. Museum of the uses and traditions of Vallo di Diano Petina 9 Km from Sicignano on the N19.
The medieval village overlooks the SanOnofrio Valley.
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Lands of Adat
Where to sleep and where to eat
Suggestions
Cave of Madonna della Neve In the crown of monte Cervato At Atena Lucana
(1853 m.m.s.l.) the path of faith, on the municipality of Monte San Giacomo and Sanza, at the inside of the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, UNESCO patrimony.
Kristall Palace Hotel 4 stars. Tel: 0975 71152. Guide Touring and Michelin. Magic Hotel 3 stars. Tel: 0975 711292. Guide Michelin. Hotel Villa Venus 4 stars. Tel: 0975 71128. Grand Hotel Osman 4 stars. Tel: 0975 511164. Hotel Acteon Palace 4 stars. Tel: 0975 511466. Hotel Torre Antica 4 stars. Tel: 0975 779016.
At Padula
Grand Hotel Certosa 3 stars. Tel: 0975 77046. Agriturismo Fattoria Alvaneta Tel: 0975 77139. Guide Slow Food. Hotel Villa Cosilinum 4 stars. Tel: 0975 778615.
Where to sleep
At Bellosguardo
Agriturismo Villa Vea Tel: 338 3643797.
Hotel Tanagro Congress room, internet, handicapped access. Tel: 0975 398252.
At Teggiano
At Castelcivita
Agriturismo Lo Scaraiazzo Reserved parking, bicycle rental, selling/tasting of enogastronomic products. Tel: 0828 975007. Guide Touring Agriturismo.
B&B Casa De Nigris Tel: 0975 79078. Hotel La Congiura dei Baroni Tel: 0975 79044. Hotel Antichi Feudi 4 stars. Tel: 0975 587329. Albergo La Marchesina 4 stars. Tel: 0975 70380.
At Corleto Monforte
Agriturismo Terra Nostra Tel: 339 5718309.
Where to eat
At Castelcivita
Pensione Ristorante Il Porcino Tel: 0828 975071.
At Postiglione
Agriturismo A casa di Lia Tel: 0828 971283.
At Controne
At Corleto Monforte
At Ottati
At Pertosa
Albergo Z Marianna Tel: 0975 397044.
At Postiglione
At SantAngelo a Fasanella
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Our Proposal
At Caggiano
Ristorante Panorama Tel: 0975 394370. 75 per person. What does it include: - Three nights in a double room, breakfast included, at Agriturismo Terra Nostra at Corleto Monforte - Ruralit Mediterranea Touristic Guide. Supplements: - Kids (from 0 to 12 years) in third or fourth bed 15 - Adults in third or fourth bed 25 - Extra night (per person per night) 25.
At Palomonte At Pertosa
Ristorante El Sombrero Tel: 0828 997065. Ristorante Pizzeria Villa delle Rose Tel: 0975 397262.
Agriturismo La Sfruscia Tel: 0828 956065. Ristorante Borgo Lucano Tel: 0975 511171. Ristorante Pizzeria La Locanda degli Apolidi Tel: 0975 71250. Ristorante La Casetta Tel: 0975 71020.
At Casalbuono
At Padula
Taverna Il Lupo Tel: 0975 778376. Guida Osterie dItalia (Slow Food) Ristorante Pizzeria La Locanda dei Trecento Tel: 0975 77680. Ristorante La Taverna della Certosa Tel: 0975 77126. Ristorante Pizzeria Do Giulino Tel: 0975 77335.
At Polla
Pizzeria San Pietro Tel: 0975 396863. Ristorante Paon Dor Tel: 0975 399358. Ristorante Pizzeria Mirage Tel: 0975 399897. Ristorante Pub Pizzeria Casale San Pietro Tel: 0975 399457.
What to buy
Extra virgin Cilentos olive oil White fichus of Cilento Caciocavallo Silano COD Caciocavallo podolico Mozzarella di Bufala Padulas Bread Pertosas white artichoke Porcini Mushrooms Apples Chestnuts Olives Vegetables Liquors Wild strawberries Typical desserts
At San Rufo
Agriturismo Erbanito Tel: 0975 395348. Agriturismo Acqua Fredda Tel: 0975 395532. Ristorante Pizzeria La Masseria Tel: 335 6897422.
At Sassano
Ristorante Pizzeria Santa Chiara Tel: 0975 72031. Ristorante Trattoria La Campagnola Tel: 0975 72078.
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A mountainous territory, run through by the Volturno River and filled with history, in a mixture of ancient cities, monasteries, villages and medieval castles. Going through roads of Roman, Sanniti or Neolithic ages, there can be discovered suggestive landscapes. The enogastronomy, the folklore and the local handicrafts are other reasons to discover this land. The path covers the Northern area of Campania, at the frontier with Lazio and Molise.
GALLUCCIO
ROCCAMONFINA
DRAGONI CAIAZZO
The Rendezvous
At Alife
Feast of Mushrooms 3rd weekend of September sought culinary delicacies, mushroom based, prepared by great Chefs. Feast of San Sisto August 10th to 12th cultural, religious and enogastronomic programs.
At Piedimonte Matese
Christmas 2nd and last weekend of December a suggestive living Nativity Scene and cheerful markets at the village.
At Caiazzo
Fair of the Maddalena July 22nd historical folkloristic event. Bread and olive oil at Frantoio 3rd Sunday of November minimarkets of typical products, tasting and conventions on the historical center.
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At Roccamonfina
Chestnut Fair First 10 days of October ancient manifestation with stands made of chestnut logs for the tasting of products, salty and sweet, made with Roccamonfinas chestnuts.
At Galluccio
Grapes Fair Last weekend of September valorization and promotion of the COD wine. Allegorical floats, historical parades in traditional costumes.
At Letino
Cerimoniale della Parentezza second half of August ancient ceremony.
What to see
At Alife 4 Km North of Dragoni on the SP 330. Roman Walls the village is entirely precinted by the original Roman walls of the first century AD. Excavations of the Roman Amphitheater Still covered with a layer of dirt, the site was individuated thanks to areal photographs. Mausoleum of Acilii Gabrioni circular bases, with a powerful hemispheric volte. Archaeological Museum ancient Sanniti and Roman ruins of the several municipalities of Alto Casertano. Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta from the XII century Romanic plant, there are preserve the remains of San Sisto. Piedimonte Matese 4.6 Km North of Alife on the SP 330.
Sanctuary of Santa Maria Occorrevole Includes: the convent, La Solitudine, a path of the fourteen Via Crucis stations inside the woods and the Bell Tower, built far away from the compound to call people to prayer.
Alvignano 7 Km South of Dragoni. Basilica of Santa Maria di Compulteria raising over a prior Roman structure, where it was located the city of Compulteria transformed in cathedral during the IV century. Aragonese Castle dominates the entire Valley of Volturno there are remains of kitchens, deposits, cisterns and of the Chapel of Santa Maria. Church of Santa Maria della Nativit at San Mauro with stone portal of the XV century. Sanctuary of the Addolorata of the 1514. Church of San Sebastiano Martire from the XII-XIII century relics of San Ferdinando dAragona, baptismal fountain of the XVI century and organ of the 700. Caiazzo 10 Km South of Alvignano. Maziotti Palace of the 400 renewed afterwards. Cathedral of the Annunziata Late Baroque. Formicola 18 Km East of Caiazzo. Church of Spirito Santo of 1571 declared national monument Church of San Prisco of the IX century is the most antique church of the area. Damaged by wars and earthquakes, it is nowadays being restored. Sanctuary of Santa Maria a Castello with small church of the XII century, pilgrimage destination. Virginiani convent of 1450 Current Municipality Headquarters. Palazzo Carafa of the 1400 Headquarters of signori della baronia, afterwards, justice palace. Pietramelara 45 Km North West of Formicola.
The medieval tower quadrangular bases, placed at the highest spot of the village. Church of the Annunziata ends of 400. Church of Sant Agostino XV century profound modifications on the 600. Church of San Rocco XVI century rebuilt after the earthquake of 1889. Faade by Andrea Montanari with Romanic style.
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At Piedimonte Matese
B&B San Isidoro 3 rooms; in the countryside. Snack bar, reserved Parking. Tel: 0823 913184.
The Sanniti and the settlements on the 5 hills path of historical and environmental interest through the Sanniti settlements. Details on: http://www.altocasertano.it Going through castles and villages The castles of Prata Sannita
and the local history museums; the castles of Rupecanina and Gioia Sannitica, Normand towers looking down to the Valley of Medio Volturno; The village of Caiazzo among medieval and baroque and the band of the pedemonte on the Massiccio del Matese.
At Raviscanina
B&B La Casina 4 Rooms Price: 50 Euro for double rooms, at the historical center with vintage decorations, snack bar, weekly cleaning. Tel: 0823 914508.
At Caiazzo
B&B Il Ritrovo delle Fate 2 rooms; urban area, snack bar, touristic guides. Tel: 0823 862961.
At Castel di Sasso
Agriturismo Le Campestre 3 rooms; in the countryside. Restaurant, meeting room, reserved Parking, childrens playing area, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local touristic guides. Tel: 0823 878277.
At Formicola
Residence Le Campole Loc. Le Campole. 4 stars. 30 apartments in the countryside. Restaurant, meeting room, reserved Parking, pool, childrens playing area, tennis court, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, handicapped access, entertainment, internet point, air conditioning. Tel: 0823 659272.
Where to sleep
At Conca della Campania
Agriturismo Antico Borgo La Palombara 14 rooms. 1700 structured, renewed on 1999 in the countryside. Restaurant, meeting room, reserved Parking, childrens playing area, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, handicapped access, air conditioning. Guide: Agriturist. Tel: 0823 679074.
At Alvignano
Agriturismo Le Torri Aragonesi Loc. Cappella. 2 rooms. Restaurant, reserved Parking, childrens playing area, tasting/selling of typical products, pets allowed. Tel: 0823 865056.
Where to eat
At Caiazzo
Ristorante Il Generale Number of seats: 50. Tel: 0823 862606. Guide: Touring. Agriturismo La Selvetella Comfortable rustic style In the countryside. Regional Cuisine; local typical dishes and wines. Reserved Parking, childrens playing area, panoramic site, handicapped access. Price: 23 euro (drinks not included). Tel: 0823 862840.
At Presenzano
Masseria Cardilli 8 rooms in the countryside. Restaurant, reserved Parking, pool, childrens playing area, tennis court, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, riding school, handicapped access, entertainment, air conditioning. Tel: 0823 989469. Agriturismo Bosco Farneto 6 rooms Price: 38/73 Euro for double rooms. In the countryside. Snack bar, meeting room, reserved Parking, childrens playing area, tennis court, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, handicapped access, pets allowed. Tel: 0823 989506.
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Our Proposal
132 a persona in Alta Stagione 102 low season High season from 30/06 to 31/08, Christmas week and Easter weeks. What does it include: - Three nights in a double room with breakfast included at the Antico Borgo La Palombara at Conca della Campania. - Ruralit Mediterranea touristic guide. Supplements: - Single room 24 - Adults in third or fourth bed 93 in HS e 72 in LS - Extra nights (per person per night) 44 in HS e 34 in LS. Reductions: - Babies 2 5 anni 50% - Kids 6 12 anni 30%.
At Fontegreca
Azienda Agrituristica Colle Bralle Simple rustic style. In the countryside. Local cuisine with typical dishes. Reserved Parking, air conditioning, childrens playing area, panoramic site, outdoors tables. tasting/selling of typical products. Tel: 0823 944916.
At Dragoni
Ristorante Villa De Pertis In a 3 stars hotel. Classical and regional cuisine; local typical dishes and wines. Reserved Parking, air conditioning, childrens playing area, panoramic site. Tel: 0823 866619. Guide: Michelin.
At Alvignano
Agriturismo Verde Oliva 3 stars Comfortable rustic style In the countryside. Regional Cuisine with local typical dishes. Reserved Parking, childrens playing area. Price 28 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0823 865199.
At Galluccio
Agriturismo San Cristoforo Loc. Spaccagli. Comfortable rustic style. Regional Cuisine, local typical dishes and wines. Reserved Parking, air conditioning, handicapped access. Open from Thursday to Sunday. Tel: 0823 925435. Azienda Agrituristica La Starza Cont.da Calabritto Regional Cuisine, local typical dishes and wines. Reserved Parking, air conditioning, childrens playing area, panoramic site, outdoors tables, handicapped access. Tel: 0823 925841.
What to buy
Wines COD Galluccio and Pallagrello Chestnuts PGI Artistic ceramics Nativity scenes art Glass and iron works Cheeses and cold cuts
At Pietramelara
Agriturismo Fonte di Gurvo Loc. Grassano. Comfortable rustic style. Regional Cuisine, local typical dishes and wines. Reserved Parking, childrens playing area, panoramic site, handicapped access. Price: 23 euro (drinks not included). Tel: 0823 644251.
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Salernos Northern area that overlooks Ravello, which wedges East, and Monti Picenti, all the way to the frontier with the Avellino province, is called Colline Salernitane. A changeable landscape area with spectacular foreshortenings of the Costa Amalfitana and relaxing walks throughout regional parks. The area is a corner of Salernos Province filled of history and memory, internationally known by two important manifestations: The Music festival at Ravello ad the Giffoni Film Festival at Giffoni Vallepiana. The land and its resources allow an excellent agro-alimentary production that determines, next to the table cult, a simple and healthy lifestyle.
The Rendezvous
At Ravello
Ravello Festival summer program of classical music concerts.
At Scala
Scala meets New York August and September encounter between two cultures, tasting of international and typical local wines.
At Tramonti
Square Feast 2nd week of August gastronomic and cultural event.
At Calvanico
Woodsman Feast end of August typical dishes and desserts made of wild berries.
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At Montecorvino Rovella
Festival of Mozartini July international event for the cultural exchange among young musicians.
San Cipriano Piacentino 3 Km South East of Castiglione dei Genovesi. Church of Madre di Cartagine dating back to the 1049. Excavations in progress under the Altar, visible through a glass plate. Giffoni Valle Piana 10 Km from San Cipriano. Church Santa Maria di Carbonara sanctuary surrounded by nature. Convent of San Francesco at the entrance of the city holds the International Exhibition of Nativity Scenes. Village of Terravecchia medieval origins suggestive village surrounded by green. On the hill, there are remains of the Roman Castle of 146 AD. Montecorvino Rovella 6 Km South of Giffoni Valle Piana. Church of Santa Maria dellEterno built in 1623. Fornace Falcone visits prior request process of terracotta manufacturing. Olevano sul Tusciano 10 Km South of Montecorvino Rovella. Ruins of Santa Maria a Corte Roman ruins at the inside of a private olive tree plantation visits prior request. Campagna A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria Campagna exit afterwards SP 31. Convent of San Bartolomeo built in 1449 by the Gravina Orisini to the Dominican monks. Contursi Terme A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria Contursi Terme
exit. Afterwards SS 91. Hydro thermal springs rise of the Sele River. 5 thermal establishments with receptive structures.
At Acerno
Mountain Feast September three days to get to know the mysteries of the mountain.
At Oliveto Citra
Award Sele dOro Mezzogiorno 2nd week of October eight days at the discovery of culture and spectacle.
At Campagna
A Chiena every weekend of August until the 14th Tenza River is barred to deviate its course into the city roads and start water games.
At Contursi Terme
Award Contursi Terme July and August cultural encounter.
At Colliano
Exhibition of the National Market of Tartufo and other typical products 2nd weekend of October across the historical center. Music, dances, artists and Palio del Tartufo.
What to see
Ravello 24 Km of Angri on the SP 2 and the SP 1 of Valico di Chiunzi.
The Dome built in 1086 according to the model of Montecassino Abbey. On the XIII century, the Bell Tower was added. Villa Rufolo dating back to the XII-XIV centuries, evident Islamic influence, with panoramic view. Villa Cimbrone eclectical style. At the bottom of the garden is the famous Belvedere Cimbrone which overviews Costiera Amalfitana. Coral Museum with highly valuable pieces.
Oliveto Citra 5 Km North of Contursi. Archaeological Provincial Museum of Alta Valle del Sele tomb hallways and traces of female ornaments. Village of the Regina built around the XII century. Valva about 9 Km North of Oliveto Citra on the SP 9.
Villa DAjala Baroque architecture of the second half of the XVII century Villa surrounded by beautiful Italian gardens and by thick woods. At the inside, an outdoors theater.
Suggestions
The paths of taste
The path of lemons Tramonti, Scala, Ravello. The path of nutts Calvanico, Castiglione dei Genovesi, San Cipriano Picentino, Giffoni sei Casali, Giffoni Valle Piana, Montecorvino Rovella, Acerno. The path of olive oil Olevano sul Tusciano, Campagna, Contursi Terme, Oliveto Citra, Colliano, Valva, Laviano, Santomenna, Castelnuovo di Conza.
Castiglione dei Genovesi A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria, Pontecagnano exit. Afterwards 13 Km on the SP 25. Monte Tubenna hills of the Regional Park of Monti Picentini. Panoramic view over the Gulf of Salerno. Santa Maria Abbey one of the most important religious constructions of Picentini.
The path of Giustino Fortunato The explorations on the Apennine conducted by Giustino Fortunato, are the footprints to follow in this naturalistic, cultural, historical and enogastronomic journey, throughout the Colline Salernitane. A path that begins in the sea and goes all the way to the Mountains crown, to the discovery of the most beautiful and secret places.
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At Acerno
Agriturismo San Leo Loc. Piano San Leo. 9 Rooms Price: 30 Euro for double rooms; 2001 structured renewed on 2007 In the countryside. Breakfast room, meeting room, reserved Parking, restaurant, baby sitting service. childrens playing area, ball room, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, transport service, smoking area, TV room. Tel: 089 254149.
At Contursi Terme
Hotel Terme Rosapepe 4 stars 50 Rooms Price: 90/110 Euro for double rooms. 1907 structure renewed on 1997. Bar, meeting room, reserved Parking, fitness center, sauna, restaurant, pool, baby sitting service, childrens playing area, tasting/selling of typical products, transport service, handicapped access, entertainment, bicycle rental, internet point, TV room, air conditioning, elevator. Tel: 082 8995663.
Where to sleep
At San Cipriano Picentino
Agriturismo la Vecchia Quercia 8 Rooms. Parking, reading area, pool, organization of several courses. Tel: 089 882528 Guide: Locande dItalia (Slow Food), Touring Agriturismi. Agritutismo La Mazzarella Loc. Mazzarella. 6 Rooms Price: 50/72 Euro for the double room. Structure renewed on the 2000. Breakfast room, reserved Parking, restaurant, tasting/selling of typical products, riding school, air conditioning. Tel: 089 881445.
At Oliveto Citra
Agriturismo La Fattoria Loc. San Sisto. 6 Rooms and 2 mini-apartments Price: 50 Euro for double rooms. 2001 structure, renewed on 2003 in the countryside. Breakfast room, meeting room, reserved Parking, restaurant, childrens playing area, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, transport service, handicapped access, smoking area, internet point, TV room. Tel: 082 8798887.
At Campagna
Albergo Capital 38 Rooms. Tel: 082 845945. Guide: Michelin.
At Scala
Agritutismo Acquabona 3 Rooms Price: 80 Euro for double rooms. Breakfast room, reserved Parking, restaurant, tasting/selling of typical products, air conditioning. Tel: 089 858023.
At Tramonti
Agriturismo Costiera Amalfitana 8 Rooms. Parking, TV room, childrens playing area, horse back riding. Tel: 089 856192. Guide: Touring Agriturismo. Agriturismo Il Frescale Loc. Figlino. 4 Rooms Price: 30/50 Euro for double rooms 2004 structure. Breakfast room, restaurant, tasting/selling of typical products, transport service, TV room, air conditioning. Tel: 089 876317.
At Calvanico
Agritutismo Pi d Eco Loc. Pi dEco. 6 Rooms Price: 40 Euro for double rooms; 2000 structure. Breakfast room, reserved Parking, restaurant, tasting/selling of typical products, handicapped access, air conditioning. Tel: 089 82919.
Where to eat
At Ravello
Ristorante Da Salvatore At the historical center. Local Cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 30 per person (drinks not included). Guide: Touring.
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At Tramonti
Osteria Reale Loc. Gete. In the countryside. Local Cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Selling of local typical products. Price: 30 Euro per person (drinks not included) Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food) e Locande dItalia (Slow Food). Ristorante Antichi sapori Loc. Campinola. Local Cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Selling of local typical products. Price: 30 Euro per person (drinks not included)
Our Proposal
135 per person in High Season 105 per person in Low Season Low season until 15/03; from 25/03 to 14/07; from 01/09 to 22/12. What does it include: - Three nights in a double room with breakfast included at Agriturismo Costiera Amalfitana at Tramonti - Ruralit Mediterranea touristic guide. Supplements: - Extra nights (per person per night) 35 (LS); 45 (HS). Reductions: - Kids from 0 to 5 years 50%.
A Pontecagnano Faiano
Osteria Scassaporta Local Cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Selling of local typical products. Price: 20/25 Euro per person (drinks not included).
What to buy
Ceramics Baskets Wines COD of Costiera Amalfitana Desserts (Pastry Napolitano, Picentia cake, almond paste) Apple Marmalade Hazelnuts and related desserts Olive oil Liquors (mandarin, orange and limoncello) Cold cuts Cheeses Costa DAmalfi Lemons
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A wavy territory, with the ensemble of Monti Picentini and the valleys run through by the rivers Calore, Fredane, Ufita and Ofanto, which give the landscape a changing look, rich of wild woods, water falls, streams and small lakes, usually artificial. In this territory have been established four oases of protection, refuge, reproduction and pause of the wild fauna. The path embraces from the East of Avellino to the frontier with Basilicata.
CALITRI
The Rendezvous
At Montemarano
The Carnevale from January 17th until the Sunday after the ashes secular tradition that ends up three days before the Ashes and continue the next Sunday with the Carnevale morto.
At Bagnoli Irpino
Market exhibition of Tartufo Nero and of typical products last weekend of October three days of spectacles, tasting, conventions and entertainment in the roads of the historical center.
At Nusco
The night of bonfire 2nd weekend of January in the roads of the historical center, lighted and heated by big bonfires. Tasting of local typical products, handicraft exhibitions, music and street artists.
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What to see
At Montemarano on the N 7, 50 Km East of Avellino. Castel on the ancient medieval village remarkable the portal of the courtyard and the court garden. Private Property. Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta dating back to 1000 one of Irpinas most ancient religious buildings. At Montella 9 Km South of Montemarano. Medieval Castle (ruins) in a dominant position. Convent of San Francesco (loc. Folloni) The local tradition is that the convent was established by San Francesco da Assisi on 1222; at the inside of the convent, a library. The Opera Museum and the headquarters of Slow Food Terminio Cervialto-San Francesco. Castagna GPI considered among the best produced in Italy. At Bagnoli Irpino 6.7 Km South East of Montella.
Medieval Castle (ruins) in a dominant position. Collegiate church of the Assunta XVII/XVIII century holder of real masterpieces. Lacero (1100 m.m.s.l.) 8 Km from Bagnoli Irpino skiing station with sky lifts.
Calitri 12 Km West of Conza della Campania. Historical center compound with rocky engraved chambers underneath which there are ancient caves used until last century as a refuge for peasants. Nowadays they are used for the seasoning of caciocavalli cheese and cold cuts. The Palaces: palazzo Tozzoli XIX century; palazzo Rinaldi XVIII century; palazzo Zampaglione XVIII; palazzo Vitamore XVII century; palazzo Berrilli with 1800 clock tower; palazzo Gesualdo built in the XV century over the ruins of the medieval castle destroyed by the 1694 earthquake. Castello village pieces of local handicraft permanent exhibition of Calitrna Ceramics, with pieces dating back to the XVIII, XIX, XX centuries and a laboratory. Aquilonia 18 Km North of Calitri. Ethnographic Museum explanatory paths, distributed in about 1500sq.mts. and an outdoors area where stands and spaces are arranged in more than 13 rouped in 12 thematic sections. Bisaccia 13 Km North East of Aquilonia.
Ducal Castle Highest area of the historical center of Norman origins and renewed over the centuries. It embraces the Caff Letterario and the library of Parco Letterario Francesco de Sanctis. The historical center narrow roads of the ancient urban center there stand out the facades of Palazzo Cafazzo, Palazzo Vitale, Palazzo Capalbo and of an hotel constituted by 19 small houses managed by the municipality and by the association Caff Letterario F. de Sanctis. The Cathedral from 1747 The church of SantAntonio, located inside of the 1700 fabric of the Franciscan monastery and the church of Carmine, built in 1667.
Suggestions
Path of Parco Letterario Francesco De Sanctis touristic journey to the discovery of the places described by the great literary critic: Morra De Sanctis Guardia Lombardi Andretta Lacedonia Bisaccia Calitri SantAngelo dei Lombardi. Details on: http://www.parcoletterariodesanctis.it/ Taurasi Path The Taurasi wine is the first wine of the South that was granted the denomination COD. Visit to the cantinas and production sites, tasting of wine and local products (prior reservation). The area of origin of the grapes to produce the wine embraces the territories of the municipalities Taurasi, Bonito, Castelfranci, Castelvetere sul Calore, Fontanarosa, Lapio, Luogosano, Mirabella Eclano, Montefalcione, Montemarano, Montemileto, Paternopoli, Pietradefusi, SantAngelo allEsca, San Mango sul Calore, Torre le Nocelle and Venticano, all of them in the Avellino province.
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At Aquilonia
Hotel Gronki 3 stars 14 Rooms Price: 60/70 Euro for double rooms. In the historical center. Bar, congress room, reserved Parking, restaurant, pool for kids, baby sitting service, childrens playing area, discotheque/Ball room, selling/tasting of typical products, organization of several activities, handicapped access, entertainment, TV room with satellite, elevator, air conditioning. Tel: 0827 83020.
At Lioni
Hotel Caputo 3 stars 11 Rooms. Bar; reserved Parking, restaurant, pets allowed, TV room with satellite, air conditioning, elevator. Tel: 0827 42417.
Where to eat
At Bagnoli Irpino
Ristorante Lo Spiedo Number of seats: 150. Tel: 0827 68074. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
At Bisaccia
Albergo diffuso 30 Rooms in 19 apartments. In the historical center. Bar/breakfast room; selling/tasting of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, trekking and walks organizations, pets allowed, TV room. Agriturismo La Valle del Mulino Cont. da Sotoleto. 6 Rooms Price: 37 Euro for double rooms. In the countryside. Restaurant, riding school, selling/tasting of typical products. Tel: 0827 81874.
At Montemarano
Ristorante Il Gastronomo Number of seats: 90. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food). Tel: 0827/67003
At Vallesaccarda
Ristorante Minicuccio Number of seats: 350. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food). Tel: 0827/97030.
At Villamaina
Albergo Antiche Terme di S.Teodoro Cont. da Bagni. 4 stars 32 Rooms Price: 90 Euro for double rooms In the countryside. Bar, congress room, reserved Parking, fitness center, massages, restaurant, selling/tasting of typical products, discotheque/Ball room, pool. Minimarket, transport service, handicapped access, entertainment, internet point, TV room with satellite, air conditioning, elevator. Tel: 0825 442313.
At Nusco
Ristorante La Locanda di Bu In the historical center. Typical cuisine; luxurious atmosphere. Price: 50 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0827 64619.
At Lacedonia
Albergo Val Tuscano Cont. da Gautelle. 3 stars 20 Rooms Price: 64/70 Euro for double rooms In the countryside. Bar, congress room, reserved Parking, fitness center, massages, restaurant, childrens playing area, pool, handicapped access, entertainment, bicycle rental, TV room with satellite, elevator. Tel: 0827 85170.
At Bisaccia
Antica osteria e locanda Il grillo doro In the historical center. Typical cuisine comfortable atmosphere. Price: 20 Euro per person (drinks not included). Guide: Locande dItalia (Slow Food). Tel: 0827 89287.
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Our Proposal
At Cassano Irpino
Ristorante Alla Torre In the historical center. Regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 25/50 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 082766350. 150 per person in High season 180 per person Low season High season from July 1st until August 31st. What does it include: - Three nights in a double room, breakfast included at Agriturismo Bellofatto at Torella dei Lombardi. - Ruralit Mediterranea touristic guide. Supplements: - Extra nights (per person per night) 50 (LS) and 60 (HS). Reductions: - Kids from 0 to 8 years, 50%.
At Calitri
La Gatta Cenerentola Taverna del gusto. In the historical center. Typical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 25 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0827 38480. Osteria Tre Rose In the historical center. Regional cuisine, simple atmosphere. Price: 13 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0827 34123.
At Morra De Sanctis
Ristorante La Playa Cont.da Orcomone. In the countryside. Regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 20 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0827 43336.
At Lioni
Ristorante La Pentola D Oro Typical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 20 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0827 46102. Ristorante Da Pellegrino Regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 15 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0827 270227.
What to buy
GPI Chestnuts of Montella Meats Cold Cuts Caciovallo Podolico Pecorino di Carmasciano Olive oil and honey Handicrafts in wood Terracotta and wrought iron Sculptures and ceramics Wine COD Taurasi
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CEPPALONI CEPPALONI
TUFO
The Rendezvous
At Solopaca
Feast of the Grape 2nd Sunday of September 1700 origins. Allegorical floats decorated with bunches of grapes, tasting of COD wine.
At Summonte
Chestnut Fair October. Ethnic Music Festival July folkloristic manifestation.
At Torrecuso
VinEstate last week of August and 1st week of September tasting of COD wines.
At Montefusco
SantEgidio Fair August 29th and 30th Pillow lace exhibition and tasting of Greco di Tufo and other typical products. Chanting Festival of Montefusco City 3rd weekend of August festival of light music.
At Tufo
Sacred Representation of San Micheles work May 8th in a 50 mts profound cavern, music and verses related to the expel of the rebel Angels of Paradise.
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What to see
Torrecuso on the S.S. 372 Telese-Caianello, Ponte-Torrecuso exit.
VinEstate 1st weekend of September tasting of COD wines such as LAglianico and Falangina of Taburno. In the historical center: conventions, exhibitions, markets and music spectacles.
Santa Paolina about 3 Km South of Montefusco. Mother Church XVII century in Romanic style, dedicated to the Patron. Cianche 10 Km West of Santa Paolina. Duca Sandonato Castle dating back to 1301 remains of defensive structures on Neo-gothic style. Tufo that gives the name to the COD white wine Greco about 8 Km South of Cianche. Norman Castle currently in restoration process. Cantinas Di Marzo a tuff engraved labyrinth, one of a kind. Pietrastornina about 11 Km South West of Tufo.
Ceramic Museum with works of the ceramist Donato Massa, author of the Cloister of Santa Chiara at Napoli.
Apollosa about 11 Km South of Castelpoto. Military Column of the via Appia dating back to 203 (Settimio Severo). Ruins of the ancient Castle and of a baronial palace. Church of Santa Maria Assunta, of San Giuseppe and of San Giovanni. Campoli del Monte Taburno about 12 Km North of Apollosa.
Church of San Nicola da Mira (Bari) 600 at the inside, sacred sculptures.
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Where to sleep
At Melizzano
Agriturismo Giravento 3 Rooms Price: 45 Euro per night per person. In the countryside. Bar, parking lot, selling/tasting of typical products, riding school, organization of various activities, pets allowed, bicycle rental. Tel: 347 2708153. Mesogheo B&B 10 Rooms. In the countryside. Breakfast room, reserved Parking, restaurant, riding school, pool, selling/tasting of typical products, pets allowed, internet point. Guide: Touring Agriturismo. Tel: 0824 944356.
At Cautano
Agriturismo Al Poggio Antico At the countryside. Breakfast room, reserved parking, restaurant, TV room with satellite; selling/tasting of typical products. Tel: 0824 880630.
At Montefusco
Residence Le Mura 7 Rooms. Bar; meeting room, gym, restaurant, childrens playing area, pets allowed, transport service, handicapped access, entertainment, bicycle rental, internet point, TV room with satellite. Tel: 0825 964727.
At Pietrastornina
Agriturismo Carpineto 6 Rooms. Price: 38 Euro per person for double rooms. Tel: 0825 902852.
At Frasso Telasino
Bosco Merrone Loc. Bosco Merrone 4 Rooms Price: 70 Euro/double room. Breakfast room, childrens playing area, riding school, selling/tasting of typical products, pets allowed. Tel: 0824 944350 Cell. 339 4997878.
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Where to eat
At Ceppaloni
Ristorante La Rete Urban area. Local typical cuisine; comfortable atmosphere Price: 50 Euro per person (drinks not included). Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food). Tel: 0824 384900.
Our Proposal
Proposal A: 135 per person Proposal B: 150 per person What does it include: - Three nights in a double room, breakfast included at Residence La Mura at Montefusco (proposal A) or at Agriturismo Mesogheo B&B at Melizzano (proposal B). - Ruralit Mediterranea Touristic Guide. Supplements: - Kids from 6 to 12 years in third or fourth bed 45 (proposal A). - Single room 20 (proposal B). - Kids from 3 to 12 years or adults in third or fourth bed 90 (proposal B). - Extra nights (per person per night) 45 (proposal A) 50 (proposal B). Reductions: - Adults in third or fourth bed 10%.
At Summonte
Locanda la Molara At the countryside. Typical regional cuisine. Familiar atmosphere. Price: 20/25 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0825 691511.
At Torrecuso
Masseria Frangiosa At the countryside. Locale cuisine; comfortable atmosphere. Price: 30 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0824 874557.
At Montefusco
Ristorante Beatrice At the historical center. Local cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 25 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0825 964180.
At Pietrastornina
Ristorante Il Buongustaio In the countryside. Regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 25 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0825 902843 Cell. 340 4120468.
At Ospedaletto dAlpinolo
Osteria La Juta In the historical center. Regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 25 Euro per person (drinks not included). Cell. 349 5600746.
At Tocco Caudio
Agriturismo Pietra di Tocco Cont. da Pantaniello. In the countryside. Price: 27 euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0824 873282.
Vitulano marble handicrafts Decorated Ceramics Terracotta Pillow Laces Pecorino Cheese Cold cuts White wines COD Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo Wines COD Aglianico del Taburno, Solopaca, Sannio e Irpinia Wine IGT Beneventano Extra virgin olive oil Colline Beneventane and Sannio Caudino Telesino Imperial cherry Annurca apple IGP Honey Products of the woods such as mountain asparagus Mushrooms (the well-known porcini) Wild berries Partenios Tafuto Nero.
What to buy
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The Rendezvous
At Guardia Sanframondi At San Lorenzo Maggiore
APICE
Vinalia 1st week of August enogastronomic exhibition on the historical center. Olive Oil Feast 2nd weekend of August festival of art and flavors.
At Faicchio
Medieval Feast 3rd weekend of June music, flag wavers, dragoons regiments, Palio della Quintana. Grain Feast 2nd weekend of July gastronomic stands and historical recall of the harvesting and thresh process from the 1950 to our days.
At San Lorenzello
Tarallo Laurentino Feast 3rd weekend on June and it all ended with tarallucci and wine!
At Cerreto Sannita
Mushroom Fair 1st weekend of May The virno or San Giorgios Mushrooms, tasting of dishes and recipes based on virno and of other typical products. Market exhibition. Olive oil Sunday last Sunday of November visit to the oil mills and mini-markets. Bread and Olive oil at the oil mills.
At Castelfranco in Miscano
Caciocavallo Fair 2nd weekend of September tasting of typical cheeses.
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What to see
San Salvatore Telesino
Church of Santa Maia Assunta built in the 1500. Naturalistic Oasis of Grassano guided path troughout the flora and fauna. Telese therms known since the begins of the last century. Telesia city of the I century BC first Sanniti and afterwards Roman colony. Benedictine abbey, built in the 1000.
Faicchio 6 Km North of San Salvatore Telesino. Fabio Massimo bridge Place of battles among Annibals and Romans. Roman aqueduct aqueduct of Roman times, still working. The Ducal Castle XII century, renewed on the XV century evidence of the Catalan art in the Campania hinterlands The convent of S. Pasquale with the Church of S.S. Salvatore and frescos of the 700. Floors in ancient ceramics. San Lorenzello 9 Km of Faicchio.
Historical center medieval compound well preserved, filled with baroque handiwork Church of the Congrega ancient pavement in artistic ceramics. Parroquial Church and Carmelite Convent holds the permanent ceramic exhibition. Massone Palace of the 700 rich with plasters.
Morcone 15 Km North of Pontelandolfo on the N 87. The historical center stone staircases, hanging gardens and terracotta roofs. Intense restoration works after the 1980 earthquake. Church of San Bernardino from the XVII century renewed on 1984, currently auditorium. Ancient blacksmith shop established in 1889. Sannia Palace from the XVII century headquarter of the communal library. Cappuccine Convent here the Beato Padre Pio of Pietrelcina stated the novitiate on January 22nd, 1903. At the convent it is possible to visit his cell. Circello 28 Km North East of Circello. Castle of the XI century Norman origins. Colle Sannita 3,6 Km from Circello. Church of the Annunziata XIV century fulcrum of the village. Decorata Lake walks in the nature. Castelvetere in Val Fortore 17 Km North East of Colle Sannita. Portal Church of San Nicola in via Roma, the main street. Marques Palace of the XVIII century national monument. San Bartolomeo in Galdo 13 Km from Castelvetere. Zolfatara spring therms of solphureus water. Ruins of Castelmagno archaeological remains Cathedral from the 800 dominates the historical center. Baselice 14 Km from San Bartolomeo in Galdo. Paleontology Museum fossils remains. Montefalcone in Val di Fortore 20 Km South of San Bartolomeo in Galdo. Peasantry civilization museum harvesting instruments and handicrafts. Buonalbergo 25 Km South of Montefalcone.
Spinelli Palace from the XVII century; Municipality headquarters. Ruins of the castle from the X century over an abrupt mountain hill. Church of San Nicola from the beginnings of the XVI century.
Cerreto Sannita 3 Km from San Lorenzello. The Ceramics Museum inside the S. Antonio Palace. The Cathedral with the seminar and the episcope, in rococo style. Church of S. Gennaro beginning of the XVIII century altar floor in cerretese majolica. Madonna della Libera Convent and Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie. Castelvenere 14 Km South of Cerreto Sannita. The Castrum Veneris from the XVI at the village historical center. Rural manor farms Casone Brigida, Casone Cersa. The tufacee cantinas originally used as small caves, they are nowadays excellent environments for the conservation and aging of wine. Guardia Sanframondi 10 Km from Castelvenere.
Church of the Assunta Religious hearth of the Riti Settennali. The castle from the XII century dominates the urban center. Church of the Annunziata XV century rich of treasures. The Basilica of San Sebastiano plasters of Vaccaro and frescos of the 700.
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WWF Oasis of Capolattaro Lake the oasis can be visited all year long. It is a Nature Path of easy access, alternating the walk with bird watching. Also possible in mountain bike. Details on: http://www.campolattaro.eu/Pagine/oasi.asp
Where to sleep
At Pontelandolfo
Affittacamere La Locanda della Presuntuosa Number of rooms: 7. Tel: 0824 851122. Guide: Locande dItalia (Slow Food).
Country House Colli Augusti 4 Rooms. Structure renewed on 1992. meeting room, reserved parking, childrens playing area, selling/tasting of typical products, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, bicycle rental, TV room. Country House Borgo Giulietti 8 Rooms Price: 50 Euro for double rooms. Structure renewed on 2006. At the countryside. Breakfast room, meeting room, reserved parking, restaurant, selling/tasting of typical products, pets allowed, handicapped access, bicycle rental, TV room, air conditioning.
At Colle Sannita
Hotel Ca del Re 3 stars 30 Rooms Price: 65 Euro for double rooms. 1976 structure, renewed on 1992 At the countryside. Bar, reserved parking, restaurant, pool, childrens playing area, connection with local touristic guides, handicapped access, TV room, air conditioning. Tel: 0824 931533.
At San Lupo
Agriturismo lOliveto 4 Rooms. Guide: Locande dItalia (Slow Food). Tel: 0824 81194.
A Circello
AgriturismoTaverna dei Liguri 10 Rooms. Parking, TV room, reading room, solarium, bicycle rental. Guide: Touring Agriturismo. Tel: 0824 938222.
At Molinara
La Bella Fattoria Agriturismo 3 Rooms Price: 65 Euro for double rooms. 1900 structure, renewed on 1998 At the countryside Breakfast room, reserved parking, restaurant, selling/tasting of typical products, handicapped access, TV room. Tel: 0824 966030. Bed & Breakfast Lo Trappito Urban area 4 Rooms (50 Euro for double rooms). 2 stars. 1494 structure, renewed on 2004. Breakfast room, restaurant, selling/tasting of typical products, pets allowed, transport service, TV room. Tel: 0824 994032.
At Baselice
Agriturismo lAgrifoglio 4 Rooms Price: 40 Euro for double rooms. 1950 structure, renewed on 1995 In the countryside. Reserved parking, restaurant, childrens playing area. Tel: 0824 968031.
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Where to eat
At Pontelandolfo
Ristorante La Pignata Number of seats: 50. Tel: 0824 851635. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
Our Proposal
90 per person. What does it include: - Three nights in a double room, breakfast included, at Agriturismo Le Torri at San Bartolomeo in Galdo - Ruralit Mediterranea touristic guide. Supplements: - Kids (from 0 to 5 years) accommodated in third or fourth bed: free - Extra nights (per person per night) 30.
At S. Lorenzo Maggiore
Agriturismo La Vecchia Trainella Number of seats: 40 + 20 outdoors. Tel: 0824 815065. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food), Locande dItalia (Slow Food).
At Molinara
Ristorante pizzeria Thats Amore Urban area. Regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 25 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0824 994059. Ristorante Pizzeria Al Borgo In the historical center. Regional cuisine, simple atmosphere. Price: 20 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0824 994004.
At Reino
Ristorante LAria e Caruso In the urban area. Local, regional, classical and German, comfortable atmosphere. Price: 18 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0824 985681.
What to buy
Meats Cold cuts Cheeses Olive oil Wine Torroncini
At Cerreto Sannita
Ristorante La Vecchia Quercia Number of seats: 150 + 50 outdoors. Guide: Osterie dItalia (Slow Food).
At Castelvetere in Valfortore
Agriturismo Bibb In the countryside. Local cuisine, simple atmosphere. Price: 25 Euro per person (drinks not included).
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Some of the pictures used for Lands of Adat, Lands of Verde Irpinia, Lands of Partenio Taburno and Valle Caudina, Lands of Titerno-Fortore and Tammaro were made under the supervision of Mario Cresci with collaboration? of the documentation center of Italian Touring Club