Avellino​

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 14 March 2022
The city of Avellino is the capital city of the Province of Avellino with a population of 54,027 inhabitants.

Standing at an elevation of 348 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 30 km² and lies 52 kilometres east of Naples, the regional capital of Campania.

The main sights in Avellino include the Fontana di Bellerofonte (also known as Fontana dei Tre Cannoli or Fontana Caracciolo) and the Cathedral (Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta e di San Modestino).
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​Avellino's main square is Piazza Libertà which leads on to the pedestrianised Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, the principal shopping thoroughfare. Other notable sights within the city include the Torre dell'Orologio (Clock Tower) and the Chiesa del SS Rosario. 

The train station for Avellino is 3 kilometres from the city centre, a journey best taken by taxi. The trains run to Benevento in 46 minutes, Salerno in 1 hour 25 minutes or Naples in an hour and 46 minutes.

​The most convenient airport for Avellino is Naples Capodichino/Naples International Airport which is 41 kilometres away; a car journey of 52 minutes.
Comune di Avellino
Province: Avellino​

Region: Campania

Population: 52,819​ ​(source: ISTAT 1 January 2022)

​​​​​​​​​​Size: 30 km²

Elevation: 348 metres

Highlights: Fontana di Bellerofonte, Avellino Cathedral

Close by: Nusco, Savignano Irpino, Zungoli, Monteverde

Recommended accommodation: Viva Hotel Avellino
Public transport: ​​​train station 3 km from centre, local buses

By train: ​​​​Benevento - 46 mins, Salerno - 1 hr 25, Naples - 1 hr 42'
By car: ​​Salerno - 35 mins (36 km), Naples - 48 mins (58 km)

Fly to: ​​Naples International Airport - 41 mins by car (52 km)

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