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Region Campania Province Avellino Calitri

Calitri, Province of Avellino, Campania, Italy

Calitri takes its name from Aletrium, an ancient, important commercial center at the time of the Roman Empire. Later on the name was changed into Caletrum and finally Calitri.

Where to stay

Hotels | Agritourisms | Bed & Breakfasts

History
During the 11th century it was ruled by the Count of Conza, then it was for 3 centuries under the Gesualdo family. In 1636 Francesco Mirelli bought the fiefdom. Unfortunately on sept 8, 1694, a ruinous earthquake destroyed great part of Calitri, included the old castle, killing over 300 people. Nowadays it is renowned for its artistic ceramics.

Info

Altitude: 530 m a.s.l -- Territory: mountainous -- Population: ca. 6000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 83045 -- Phone Area Code: 0827 -- Patron Saint: San Canio -- Frazioni & Località: Crocepenta, Isca, Pepponi, Scalo Calitri-Pescopagano

How to reach it

Autostrada Napoli - Bari, exit Lacedonia or Candela
- Autostrada Salerno - Reggio Calabria, exit Contursi
- Railway line Rocchetta Sant'Antonio-Avellino, station of Calitri/ Pescopagano

What to see

The church of Santissima Annunziata and San Canio
Ruins of the ancient castle

Events

25 may: Feast of San Canio
3rd sunday in june: Market fair of San Vito
Last sunday in aug/first sunday in september: Fiera Interregionale
1st Sunday in October: Fiera del Rosario