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Mirabella Eclano

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Mirabella Eclano l.fimiani Wed, 11/05/2022 - 15:39

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Via Municipio, 1, 83036 Mirabella Eclano AV, Italia

41.040253313824, 14.9925688

The Municipality of Mirabella Eclano rises in the area of the Calore Valley. It's a town with 7,492 inhabitants, located 372 metres above sea level, at 37 km from Avellino. The territory extends for 33.96 sq km and the adjoining municipalities are: Apice, Bonito, Calvi, Fontanarosa, Grottaminarda, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, Taurasi, Torre Le Nocelle and Venticano.
The etymology of the name derives from the union of the word "mira" which means "to look" and “bellum” referred to the beauty of the place, while the term "Eclano" derives from Aeclanum, an ancient Samnite centre located in the area. The inhabitants are called Mirabellani and the patron saint is Our Lady of the Milk.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Archaeological Park of Aeclanum - An ancient city of the Aeneolithic age, it's one of the most important Samnite centres of Irpinia, with an area of about 18 hectares where there are also traces of buildings dating back to the imperial age
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major) - Rebuilt after the earthquake in 1962, it's in a panoramic position and it represents an almost millennial testimony of history and faith
Museum of Sacred Art - Located in the former Churches of the confraternita del Ss Rosario (confraternity of the Holy Rosary) and of the archconfraternity San Prisco it houses works and artefacts of different kinds and periods, expression of the deep religious devotion of the community
Cart museum - Collection of woven straw components used for the construction of the Cart, which traces its historical evolution
Museum of the Mysteries in papier-mâché - Located in the ancient stables of the Franciscan convent, it houses sculptures made entirely of papier-mâché by the artist Antonio Russo from Mirabella Eclano
Church of San Bernardino (Saint Bernardine) - Church built in honour of the saint in 1698 thanks to the cult of the community of the town
Aeneolithic Necropolis of Our Lady of Graces - Among the oldest archaeological sites in Irpinia, the necropolis houses very precious artefacts found in the territory of Mirabella Eclano, with a series of wall tombs
Archaeological exhibition - Auditorium - Small church dating back to the 16th century, now home to the auditorium where conferences, exhibitions and concerts are held
Calore River Park - Park located along the river Calore through an artificial cove
Historical palaces - Cappuccio Palace, Angrisani Palace (former Orsini Palace), Ciani Palace, Penta Palace and Villa Orsini

EVENTS

The Tirata del Carro (Dragging of the Cart) - Ancient tradition consisting in the transport through the streets of the town of an obelisk 25 meters high and covered with woven straw
September in Eclano - Series of events lasting about a month that takes place on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Corn cob Festival - Typical event of the village, known as the oldest food and wine event in the Calore Valley
Feast of Our Lady of the Milk - Liturgical feast spread throughout Europe
Feast of Saint Bernardine - Procession, with knights and costumed figures, accompanying the statue of the saint through the streets of the town
Aeclanum Beer Festival - Festival dedicated to food and beer, with music and entertainment

TYPICAL FOOD AND PRODUCTS

Taurasi DOCG - Wine of great tradition, made thanks to a very ancient grape variety: well structured, elegant and austere but, at the same time, balanced and tannic; suitable for a very long ageing, also thanks to its structure, minerality, good alcohol content and fullness
Irpinia Colline dell'Ufita PDO - Extra virgin olive oil deriving largely from the Ravece variety, characterized by a pleasant bitter and spicy taste
Menesta e pizza ionna - Pizza with corn flour, to which you can add cìcoli (pork fat into small pieces), and which is eaten as an accompaniment to a soup of mixed vegetables and wild herbs
Mugliatiello - Lamb entrails, seasoned with garlic and parsley
Ciciruottoli - Puff pastry cakes filled with chickpea puree and chocolate
Cicatielli col pulieio - Handmade cavatelli pasta seasoned with tomato sauce and puleggio, a herb belonging to the mint family

FUN FACTS

It is believed that the large and ancient city of Aeclanum, found in the hamlet of “Passo”, is only a small part of an immense Samnite settlement.
Traditionally, the good fortune of the town is linked to the progress of the "Cart" which, once a year, must complete the entire route without ever falling.

HISTORICAL NOTES

Mirabella Eclano has very ancient origins, as testified by the finds of the Aeneolithic age.
The town, a crossing area between the Calore Valley and the Ufita Valley, is located along the very important Appian way. It was called Aeclanum at first, then it was called Quintodecimo, and it developed rapidly until it became the most important strategic and commercial centre of Sannio-Irpino.
Subsequently, the transfer to a safer and defensible place, more underdeveloped compared to the important communication routes, gave life to a new settlement named Acquaputida, which actually corresponds to the current residential settlement.
The change of the name from Acquaputida to Mirabella dates back to the Angevin age, while the name “Eclano”, as we read on the website of the municipality, was added in 1862 at the behest of King Victor Emmanuel II.
The coat of arms of the town is emblematic, adopted since 1873, which is intended to tell the story of Mirabella Eclano: «the phoenix is reborn from the flames of three ruins that symbolize Aeclanum, Quintodecimo and Acquaputida and turns the gaze to the left where a shining sun is placed».

Mirabella Eclano is reality and dream, a tumult of emotions and vibrations in a still time. Vestiges that come to life in the eyes of the spectators, which offer infinite suggestions

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Frigento

f.celli — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:09:42 +0000

Frigento l.fimiani Tue, 14/06/2022 - 15:05

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Piazza Municipio, 1, 83040 Frigento AV, Italia

41.01176991381, 15.0977992

The Municipality of Frigento is located within the area of the Ufita Valley. It's a town with 3,645 inhabitants, located 911 metres above sea level, at 40 km from Avellino. The territory covers 38.04 km² and overlooks the wide Ufita Valley to the north, the Fredane basin to the south, the Ansanto Valley to the east and the Calore basin to the west. The neighbouring municipalities are: Carife, Flumeri, Gesualdo, Grottaminarda, Guardia Lombardi, Rocca San Felice, Sturno and Villamaina.
The etymology of the name comes from Frequentum, Friquentum or Afrigentum: in the “Rationes Decimarum” of Campania (1308-1310) there is the Latin expression A populi frequentia, meaning “a crowd of people”. The inhabitants are called Frigentini and Saint Marciano is their patron saint.

PLACES OF INTEREST

De Leo Palace - An aristocratic palace, today serving as “House of Culture”, it is a 19th-century building, home of the literary clergyman Marciano De Leo
Archaeological Museum of Frigento - Built in the spaces of De Leo Palace, it traces the history of the village
Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo (Saint Mary of the Assumption into Heaven) - Former Cathedral, its current appearance is the result of the post-earthquake restoration of 1732
Roman cisterns - Imposing water complex of the Roman period (I century BC), in opus incertum
Church of San Marciano (Saint Marcian) - Church probably dating back to the 18th century, but whose origins could be even older, as attested by archaeological investigations carried out on the territory and the discovery of fragments of classical monumental inscriptions on the structure
Aristocratic palaces - Buildings dating back to the 18th-19th century, with splendid portals in local stone; among all stands out Testa-Cipriano Palace, considered one of the most beautiful stately structures in the town
Panoramica Limiti - Urban park with an extraordinary panoramic lookout with a view of all the surrounding valleys as far as the eye can see
Ruins of Sant’Angelo al Pesco - Ruins of a medieval fortress, located 5 km from the centre, on a majestic rock spur
Agricultural Complex “Il Parco” - Architectural complex characterised by the dovecote tower, located in a hilly agricultural area
Sanctuary of the Madonna del Buon Consiglio (Our Lady of Good Counsel) – Centre of heartfelt Marian devotion, it is the mother house of the Institute of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Mother
Pinacoteca (Art Museum) - Within its walls is a permanent exhibition “Civic Art Collection of Pina Famiglietti", a collection of signature prints
Hanging Gardens - Particularly decorative, they are located in the complex of private historic buildings

EVENTS

La Tirata dei Carri Covoni (Dragging of the Sheaf Carts) - Ancient parade of the Sheaf Carts, made of stems and ears of wheat that takes place on 15 August, in honour of the Feast of the Assumption
The Mysteries of Frigento - Exhibition in the Cathedral Church, during Lent, of papier-mâché representations of Christ’s Passion and death
Cicerchiamo - Summer food and wine event, promoted by the Terra Mater Cooperative and Slow Food to celebrate the chickling vetch, a legume typical of the local biodiversity
Svicolando - Summer festival of art, music, food and wine that offers the public many “visions” of the immense historical heritage of Frigento
Feast and Fair of Our Lady of Good Counsel - Feast that takes place in the Sanctuary of the same name and in the square in front every 9 May
Feast of the Accordion - Fixed summer appointment for all lovers of this ancient and popular musical instrument; takes place every year on 11, 12 and 13 August and includes the exhibition of many accordions also proposing excellent Irpinian food and wine
Feast of Saint Roch - Solemn procession with the “mezzetti”, wooden containers used as a measure for wheat and artistically decorated with woven straw
Pizzilli and Tammorre - Summer food and wine event organised by the Pro-Loco of Frigento, held on 6 and 7 August, to taste the fried pizzillo, stuffed with typical local products

TYPICAL FOOD AND PRODUCTS

Irpinia Colline dell’Ufita PDO - Extra virgin olive oil deriving largely from the Ravece variety, characterised by a pleasant bitter and spicy taste
Caciocavallo Silano PDO - Semi-hard cheese, with spun curd, produced with milk from different breeds of cows, including Podolica
Lamb of Carmasciano PAT - Fresh meat of lambs of the Laticauda and Bagnolese breeds, carefully bred with herbs and hay enriched by the sulphurous exhalations of the Mefite
Ufita garlic PAT - Product with an aromatic flavour and characterised by a high amount of essential oils and active agents
Ricotta of Carmasciano PAT - White, with a soft and creamy consistency, obtained from the residual whey of the homonymous pecorino cheese, very sought out
Pecorino of Carmasciano PAT - Sheep’s cheese produced in the homonymous locality found between Guardia Lombardi and Rocca San Felice: with an absolutely unique taste, it is characterised by a careful entirely artisanal preparation
Menesta maritata - The name derives from the fact that the ingredients of meat and vegetables are put together, “married”
Pizza jonna - Pizza made with corn flour
Lo pelieo - An aromatic and wild herb of remarkable properties
Cavatielli co’ lo pelieo - Pasta with the aromatic self-sown herb, a typical first course of the Irpinia tradition
Caciocavallo irpino di grotta PAT - Spun curd cheese, produced with milk from small and medium-sized farms, from mainly Bruna cattle, traditionally aged in caves

FUN FACTS

The town is called the Balcony of Irpinia for its extraordinary panorama from which you can see 5 regions and 11 provinces.

HISTORICAL NOTES

In the territory of Frigento the remains of a sewage system, stone markers, terracotta and Latin inscriptions have been unearthed, testifying to the passage of the Republican and Imperial age. Perfectly preserved, moreover, is a complex of “cisterns” dating back to the first century BC but, instead of indicating the settlement of a population in a village, perhaps testify to a series of rustic villas built in that hilly area by the colonisers of nearby Aeclanum, probably chosen for the healthiness of the air.
Frigento belonged to the confederation of the Romans, in 851 it was owned by the Lombards and was included in the territories constituting the Duchy of Benevento. Its excellent position, at 911 metres above sea level, overlooking the entire Valle d’Ansanto, made it an important military centre and over time, allowed Ludwig II to divide the Duchy of Benevento into two principalities: that of Salerno, to which the Gastaldato di Conza was connected, and that of Benevento.
Frigento was one of the first cities to profess the Christian faith and the first bishop, San Marciano (patron saint of the city), dating back to the 5th century, was appointed by Pope Leo I the Great, in the period from 440 to 461.
Towards the middle of the 15th century, after the Norman rule and the war between the Aragonese and the Angevins, Frigento began to lose much of its ancient splendour, thus beginning a state of general abandonment, aggravated by numerous earthquakes and serious pestilences.