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Things to see in Frigento
In Frigento the atlas lists 5 historic places: 2 museums, 1 castle, 1 archaeological site and 1 historic villa or palace.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
Don’t miss: Ancient Roman cistern, Roman building in Frigento, Italy.
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The town
Frigento is a town in Avellino province in the region of Campania, Italy, a historic village of Irpinia that stands out for its numerous cultural, artistic and natural resources. It is a popular destination for those in search of health and tranquillity. Frigento is also one of the "most beautiful villages in Italy".
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5 places
Castles 1
Archaeological sites 1
Villas and palaces 1
Getting there
By plane: The Naples-Capodichino airport is 90 km away. From the airport you can get to Frigento by car or by bus operated by Air Autotrasporti Irpini: AIR Capodichino bus stop
By car: A16 motorway (Naples-Canosa): exit at Grottaminarda, follow the signs for Frigento and continue for 10 km.
Strada Statale 400 (Ofantina): exit at Paternopoli, follow the signs for Frigento for 10 km.
Strada Statale 90 from Puglie: at the Passo di Mirabella Eclano exit, take the SS 303 and continue following the signs for Frigento for 8 km.
By train: Ariano Irpino, 25 km from Frigento.
Benevento station, 40 km from Frigento.
Naples Central Station, 90 km from Frigento. From Naples station you can arrive by car or by bus.
By bus: Daily trips from Avellino and Naples via Grottaminarda operated by Air Autotrasporti Irpini.
Rides from Rome operated by Marozzi
In addition to extra-urban transport, Air Autotrasporti Irpini connects Frigento with the neighbouring municipalities.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
In the historic centre, among the narrow streets around the former cathedral, the noble buildings with splendid portals worked in local stone stand out.
Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo Church. Imposing and austere former cathedral at the top of the Frigento hill. It is the oldest place of worship in the country. Interesting is the archaeological museum located in the hypogeum of the monumental complex with a valuable collection of objects from the Roman era. Ruins of the medieval castle (5 km from the town in the district of S.Angelo al Pesco). Ruins of an ancient defence manor built in the Lombard period. Panoramica Limiti Urban Park. The park includes the top of the historic centre of Frigento and the entire wooded area which forms an important part of the naturalistic heritage of the municipality. In fact, it is possible to find many plant and animal species. The Urban Park represents an ideal path for nature lovers and for those who want to enjoy a landscape that embraces five regions (Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Molise and Abruzzo). Roman cisterns.
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