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Encyclopedia > Avellino
Avellino
Coat of arms of Avellino
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Campania
Province Avellino (AV)
Mayor Giuseppe Galasso
Elevation 348 m
Area 30 km²
Population
 - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 56,993
 - Density 1,752/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 40°55′N, 14°47′E
Gentilic Avellinesi
Dialing code 0825
Postal code 83100
Frazioni Picarelli, Bellizzi Irpino, Valle, Pianodardine
Patron St. Modestino
 - Day February 14
Website: www.comune.avellino.it

Avellino is a town and comune, capital of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is situated in a plain surrounded by mountains 42 km (19 mi) north-east of Naples and is an important hub on the road from Salerno to Benevento. Avellino is the seat of a diocese. Image File history File links Avellino-Stemma. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... The Regions of Italy were granted a degree of regional autonomy in the 1948 constitution, which states that the constitutions role is: to recognize, protect and promote local autonomy, to ensure that services at the State level are as decentralized as possible, and to adapt the principles and laws... Campania is a region of Southern Italy, bordering on Lazio to the north-west, Molise to the north, Puglia to the north-east, Basilicata to the east, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west. ... In Italy, a province (in Italian: provincia) is an administrative division of intermediate level between municipality (comune) and region (regione). ... Avellino (Italian: Provincia di Avellino) is a province in the Campania region of Italy. ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing summer time Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Central European Time West Africa Time British Summer Time* Irish Summer Time* Western European Summer Time* Category: ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ethnonym. ... Here are a list of area codes in Italy. ... A frazione, in Italy, is the name given in administrative law to a type of territorial subdivision of a comune; for other subdivisions, see municipio, circoscrizione, quartiere. ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... In Italy, the comune, (plural comuni) is the basic administrative unit of both provinces and regions, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality. ... Avellino (Italian: Provincia di Avellino) is a province in the Campania region of Italy. ... Campania is a region of Southern Italy, bordering on Lazio to the north-west, Molise to the north, Puglia to the north-east, Basilicata to the east, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west. ... km redirects here. ... A mile is a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ... Naples (Italian: , Neapolitan: Nàpule, from Greek Νεάπολη < Νέα Πόλις Néa Pólis New City) Capital of the Campania region and the Province of Naples. ... Salerno is a town in Campania, south-western Italy, the capital of the province of the same name. ... Benevento is a town and comune of Campania, Italy, capital of the province of Benevento, 50 km northeast of Naples. ... Pope Pius XI blesses Bishop Stephen Alencastre as fifth Apostolic Vicar of the Hawaiian Islands in a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace window. ...

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History

Before the Roman conquest, the ancient Abellinum was a centre of the Samnite Hirpini. Samnite warriors Samnium (Oscan Safinim) was a region of the southern Apennines in Italy that was home to the Samnites, a group of Sabellic tribes that controlled the area from about 600 BC to about 290 BC. Samnium was delimited by Latium in the north, by Lucania in the south...


The town was Christianized around AD 500, becoming an episcopal see. There followed the invasions of the Goths and Vandals. Subsequently Avellino became a Lombard centre, with a castle on the Terra hill. In the early Middle Ages it was part of the Duchy (later Principate) of Benevento and, after the latter’s fall, of the Principate of Salerno. Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century Decades: 450s - 460s - 470s - 480s - 490s - 500s - 510s - 520s - 530s - 540s - 550s Years: 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 Events and Trends: Clovis I, king of the Franks, defeats the Visigoths at the battle of Vouille in 507... Invasion of the Goths: a late 19th century painting by O. Fritsche, is a highly romanticized portrait of the Goths as cavalrymen. ... The Vandals were an East Germanic tribe that entered the late Roman Empire during the 5th century and created a state in North Africa, centered on the city of Carthage. ... The Lombards (Latin Langobardi, whence comes the alternative name Longobards found in older English texts), were a Germanic people originally from Northern Europe that entered the late Roman Empire. ... The Duchy of Benevento was the southernmost Lombard duchy in medieval Italy, centred on Benevento, a city central in the Mezzogiorno. ...


In 1100, during the Norman rule of southern Italy, it was acquired by Riccardo dell’Aquila. Later King Charles I of Anjou assigned it to the Montfort family, who were succeeded by the Del Balzo and the Filangieri. Events William II of England dies in a hunting accident - Henry I becomes King of England King Henry I proclaims the Charter of Liberties, one of the first examples of a constitution. ... Charles I (March 1227 - January 7, 1285) was the posthumous son of King Louis VIII of France, created Count of Anjou by his elder brother King Louis IX in 1246, thus founding the second Angevin dynasty. ... Montfort can refer to: A Catholic school in Singapore, founded in 1916. ... List of Lords: Pons the Young c. ...


The feudal rights to Avellino were purchased in 1581 by Don Marino I Caracciolo, duke of Atripalda, of a patrician family of Naples, who was made Prince of Avellino in 1589. Avellino became the main seat of the Caracciolo. Don Marino’s son and grandson were consecutively Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Naples and chevaliers of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The grandson, Don Marino II (1587-1630), was the patron of Giambattista Basile, author of the Pentamerone. Atripalda is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Events Rebellion of the Catholic League against King Henry III of France, in revenge for his murder of Duke Henry of Guise. ... Ferdinand I Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, with the collar of the Order The Order of the Golden Fleece (Spanish: Orden del Toisón de Oro) is an order of chivalry founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III of Burgundy to celebrate his marriage to the Portuguese princess Isabelle of... Giambattista Basile (1566 or 1575–February 23, 1632) was an Italian poet, courtier, and fairy tale collector. ... Giambattista Basile (1566 or 1575–February 23, 1632) was an Italian poet, courtier, and fairy tale collector. ...


In 1820 Avellino was seat of revolutionary riots. However, the Unification of Italy some fifty years later did not bring any benefit to the city, being cut off from the main railway line Naples-Benevento-Foggia, and far from the sea as well. 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Italian unification, also known as Risorgimento (resurrection), was a historical process by which the Kingdom of Sardinia (ruled by the Savoy dynasty with Turin as its capital) gradually conquered the Italian peninsula, including the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the Duchy of Modena, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Duchy... Foggia, Italy, is an Apulian big town and provincial capital. ...


In 1943 the city was bombed by Allied planes in an attempt to cut off the retreat of German panzer units over the important Bridge of Ferriera. 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ...


Avellino has suffered from seismic activity throughout its history and was struck hard by the earthquakes of 23 November 1980 and 14 February 1981. An earthquake is the result from the sudden release of stored energy in the Earths crust that creates seismic waves. ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The cathedral
The cathedral

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Main sights

Some ruins of the ancient Abellinum can be seen near the modern village of Atripalda, 4 km (2.5 mi) East of modern Avellino.


The Cathedral, with its Romanesque crypt, stands on the site of a rich and famous Roman villa which was built around 129 BC and abandoned after the eruption of Vesuvius and associated earthquake in 346. Romanesque St. ... Crypt is also a commonly used name of water trumpets, aquatic plants. ... Area under Roman control  Roman Republic  Roman Empire  Western Empire  Eastern Empire Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a city-state founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ... Mount Vesuvius (Italian: Monte Vesuvio) is a volcano east of Naples, Italy, located at 40°49&#8242;N 14°26&#8242; E. It is the only active volcano on the European mainland, although it is not currently erupting. ...


There are some remains of the Lombard castle in Piazza Castello (Castle Square).


Trivia

The fictitious crime family depicted in the American television series The Sopranos trace their origins to this town. A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... This article is about the TV series. ...


External links

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Avellino
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  • Il Magazine della città di Avellino
  • Giuseppe Stefanachi's site
  • Caracciolo di Avellino: genealogy of the dukes of Avellino
Campania · Comuni of the Province of Avellino

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Lacedonia is a commune of 3,010 people in the province of Avellino, Italy overlooking the Osento torrent, which forms here the Lake of Saint Peter, an artificial lake that has increased the value of the whole area. ... Lapio is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Lauro is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Lioni is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Luogosano is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Manocalzati is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Marzano di Nola is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Melito Irpino is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Mercogliano is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Mirabella Eclano is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montaguto is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montecalvo Irpino is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montefalcione is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Monteforte Irpino is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montefredane is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montefusco is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montella is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montemarano is a town in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montemiletto is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Monteverde is a comune of 920 inhabitants in the province of Avellino in Southern Italy. ... Montoro Inferiore is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Montoro Superiore is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Morra De Sanctis is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Moschiano is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Mugnano del Cardinale is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... It has been suggested that Nusco, balcony of Irpinia be merged into this article or section. ... Ospedaletto DAlpinolo is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Pago del Vallo di Lauro is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Parolise is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Paternopoli is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Petruro Irpino is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Pietradefusi is a province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Pietrastornina is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Prata di Principato Ultra is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Pratola Serra is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... General view of Quadrelle Quadrelle is a small village belonging to the Avellino region of Campania, Italy, in the province of Naples. ... Quindici is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Rocca San Felice is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Roccabascerena is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Rotondi is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Salza Irpina is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... San Mango sul Calore is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... San Martino Valle Caudina is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... San Michele di Serino is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... San Nicola Baronis is a town (comune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... San Potito Ultra is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... San Sossio Baronia is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Santa Lucia di Serino is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Santa Paolina is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... SantAndrea di Conza is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... SantAngelo a Scala is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... SantAngelo allEsca is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... SantAngelo dei Lombardi is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Santo Stefano del Sole is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Scampitella is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Senerchia is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Serino is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Sirignano is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Solofra is a city whose economy is based on the tanning of leather. ... Sorbo Serpico is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Sperone is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Sturno is a small town located in the province of Avellino which is part of Campania, a region of Southern Italy often referred to as Mezzogiorno. ... Summonte is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Taurano is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Taurasi is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Teora is a little town in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Taurella dei Lombardi is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Torre Le Nocelle is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Torrioni is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Trevico is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Tufo is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Vallata is a town (comune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Vallesaccarda is a town (comune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Venticano is a town (comune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Villamaina is a town (comune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Villanova del Battista is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Volturara Irpina is a town (commune) in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. ... Template:Comune // ZUNGOLI The town of Zungoli rises to an elevation of 680 m. ...


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