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Regions in Italy : Region Campania : Province Avellino : Comune Fontanarosa

Fontanarosa

Province of Avellino, Region Campania, Italy

On the slopes of Mount Capo di Gaudio, in the Calore valley, this is one of the most charming towns of Irpinia. Its name comes from a fountain placed in a large rose garden. In spite of the earthquakes, the town was not damaged; typical of this town is the famous local stone, which is forged and decorated.

INFO: Altitude: 480 m a.s.l hillside * Population: ca. 3700 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 83040 -- Phone Area Code: 0825
Important Feast: Feast of the Carro celebrated on 14 August

WHAT TO SEE
The church of S. Maria della Misericordia
The church of San Nicola - Inside a precious painting of the Last Supper of the 17th century
Historic Center, with beautiful spots like the Borgo della Dogana, Borgo del Pozzo, "Castello Vecchio", while in some lanes - Bastione, Bianche, Murillo, Avvisati and Murorotto - old stone portals carved between the 17th and 18th centuries by local craftsman can be admired.

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