Castelfranci

Castelfranci, Campania, Italy

Castelfranci rises on the top of a majestic hill, along the banks of the Calore river and surrounded by oaks and fir-trees.

There are two hypotheses about the origin of its name. The first derives it from "castrum francorum", meaning French Fortress, due to the presence of the Franks in the area where the first medieval center was built. According to other opinions the town took its name from the Delli Franci family.

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Info

Altitude: 450 m a.s.l Territory: hilly * Population: ca. 3000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 83040 -- Phone Area Code: 0827 * How to reach it: Autostrada Napoli - Bari, exit Avellino Est, proceed for about 30 km along the S.S. 164, known as Ofantina. * Patron Saint: S. Maria del Soccorso celebrated on first Sunday of May
S. Nicola celebrated on May 9 * Frazioni & Localities: Vallicelli, Baiano, Bocchino, La Sala, Perillo, Sant'Eustachio, Storti, Valle

What to see

Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso: The earliest chapel dates back to the 15th century and was enlarged in the second half of the 18th. The bell tower with an octagonal cellar was built in 1600, but was partially demolished by the recent earthquakes.
Church of San Pietro: originally built in the second half of 16th century was completely remade after 1955.

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