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INFO: Altitude: 623 m a.s.l
mountain * Population: ca. 4700 inhabitants
-- Zip/postal code: 83037 -- Phone Area Code: 0825
* How to reach it: Autostrada Napoli - Bari, exit Grottaminarda, then 22 km * Patron Saint: San Felice * Frazioni & Località:
Abbondanza, Benvenuto, Buodano, Cappella Madonna di Pompei, Cesine, Corsano, Creta, Cusano, De Furia, Frascino, Malvizza di Sopra, Malvizza di Sotto, Masseria Parlante, Olivara, San Felice, Santo Spirito, Spinelli, Tressanti
WHAT TO SEE
Bolle della Malvizza, 15 km from Montecalvo, a strange volcanic lake that produces a special mud and mephitic vapours
The church of S. Nicola di Bari, 17th century
Castello ducale Pignatelli. Overlooking the hamlets the castle, named after the owners, the dukes of Pignatelli of Montecalvo. You can still admire the stone walls, the cylindrical tower and charming fireplace.
The church of S. Martino, 13th century, repeatedly restored, with a fine bell tower, a square wooden vault and maiolica floor.
S. Maria Assunta in Cielo, 15th century
The church of S. Gaetano Tiene, 17th century.
The Convent and hospital of S. Caterina, 12th century, leaning on the medieval walls for about 1 km with the presence of two doors.
Palace and Birth Home of S. Pompilio Maria Pirrotti, 18th century.
Palaces: De Cillis, Caccese, Bozzuti, D'Orta, Panari, Peluso, Chiancone, Pizzillo, Striscia, Zupi, De Marco, Franco
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