Irpinia

Geography

Irpinia is an mountainous area of the south of Italy. It belongs to the area Campanie and it is the name Osque which indicates the province of Avellino. Hispus would mean “wolf indeed” and would be today still, the symbol of Irpinia.

Typical products

Wines of Irpinia: the red wine Taurasi. The white wines Greco (already enjoyed by Pline Old the, di Tufo and Fiano. Cheeses of Irpinia: Pecorino and Caciocavalo (cheeses of Montegna and Bagnoli). Sweet chestnuts of Montella and Serino Hazel nuts of Avella Honey, Mushrooms and black truffles of Bagnoli d' Irpino Pork-butcheries of Mirabella Eclano

Events

Earthquake of Irpinia on November 23rd, 1980.

Festivals

Carnival of Montemarano

Tank of Straw celebrates 3rd Saturday from September to Mirabella Eclano

Culture and leisures

Downtown areas of Avellino, Sant' Angelo dei Lombardi, Mirabella Eclano. Museum of Avellino

Sanctuary of Montevergine

National park of Partenio and Alta Irpinia.

Regional natural park of the Picentini mounts.

External bonds

tourist bureau of Avellino

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