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Contrada

Province of Avellino, Region Campania, Italy

In a valley between the Faliesi and the Butani Mountains, the town of Contrada is located along the ancient road of Due Principati. Very typical of the place are the handmade baskets made out of chestnut-tree wood.

INFO: Altitude: 420 m a.s.l hillside * Population: ca. 2700 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 83020 -- Phone Area Code: 0825 * Frazioni & Località: Varosano

WHAT TO SEE
  • The Church of San Giovanni Battista, dating back to the 15th century
  • The Church of Carmine, built in the 17th century, with a wonderful ceiling
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