Benevento
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The city of Benevento is the capital city of the Province of Benevento with a population of 59,200 inhabitants.
Standing at an elevation of 135 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 129 km² and lies 67 kilometres north east of Naples, the regional capital of Campania. The main sights of Benevento include the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Santa Sofia, a church dating back to the 8th century and representing the Lombard period of rule. |
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Located on Piazza Matteotti, Santa Sofia is a complex of buildings rather than just the church itself; within the complex you'll find the Cloisters of Santa Sofia and the Museo del Sannio while just in front of the church is the bell tower (Campanile di Santa Sofia).
Other notable sights in the city include the Duomo (full name: Cattedrale Metropolitana de Episcopio), the Roman Theatre and the Arch of Trajan. Benevento also has a castle called "Rocca dei Rettori" which is located on Piazza Castello.
With the notable exceptions of the Roman Theatre and the Cathedral, the main sights listed above are largely gathered around Piazza Matteotti. To take in the very best of the city, you can park the car in Piazza Orsini where the cathedral is located and then walk east along the busy thoroughfare of Corso Garibaldi. From the cathedral to Santa Sofia takes around 10 minutes and you'll also pass the Basilica di San Bartolomeo along the way. Piazza Castello is just a few minutes further on from Santa Sofia in the same direction. The Roman Theatre which is a must-see, is located a 5 minute walk south-west of Piazza Orsini.
Benevento's train station is located two kilometres from Piazza Matteotti, a walk of just over 20 minutes or a 7 minute taxi ride. By train you can reach Caserta in 56 minutes and from there you can either stay on the train as it continues to Rome (total journey time 1 hr 56 minutes) or change and go to Naples which takes just under two hours depending on which time you leave and connection times.
By car you can reach Naples in an hour and 22 minutes (100 km) or the fellow provincial capitals of Avellino in 49 minutes (48 km), Caserta in 1 hour 9 minutes (57 km) or Salerno in one hour and 13 minutes, a distance of 76 kilometres.
The most convenient airport for Benevento is Naples Capodichino/Naples International Airport which is 94 kilometres away and an hour and a quarter by car.
Other notable sights in the city include the Duomo (full name: Cattedrale Metropolitana de Episcopio), the Roman Theatre and the Arch of Trajan. Benevento also has a castle called "Rocca dei Rettori" which is located on Piazza Castello.
With the notable exceptions of the Roman Theatre and the Cathedral, the main sights listed above are largely gathered around Piazza Matteotti. To take in the very best of the city, you can park the car in Piazza Orsini where the cathedral is located and then walk east along the busy thoroughfare of Corso Garibaldi. From the cathedral to Santa Sofia takes around 10 minutes and you'll also pass the Basilica di San Bartolomeo along the way. Piazza Castello is just a few minutes further on from Santa Sofia in the same direction. The Roman Theatre which is a must-see, is located a 5 minute walk south-west of Piazza Orsini.
Benevento's train station is located two kilometres from Piazza Matteotti, a walk of just over 20 minutes or a 7 minute taxi ride. By train you can reach Caserta in 56 minutes and from there you can either stay on the train as it continues to Rome (total journey time 1 hr 56 minutes) or change and go to Naples which takes just under two hours depending on which time you leave and connection times.
By car you can reach Naples in an hour and 22 minutes (100 km) or the fellow provincial capitals of Avellino in 49 minutes (48 km), Caserta in 1 hour 9 minutes (57 km) or Salerno in one hour and 13 minutes, a distance of 76 kilometres.
The most convenient airport for Benevento is Naples Capodichino/Naples International Airport which is 94 kilometres away and an hour and a quarter by car.
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Category: Historic Towns of Italy
Region: Campania Regional district: Capital of Benevento Province Population: 59,200 Highlights: Santa Sofia Complex, Trajan's Arch, Cathedral Close by: Sant'Agata de' Goti, Morcone, Montesarchio Recommended accommodation: B&B Domus Traiani Benevento |
By car: Avellino - 49 mins (48 km), Caserta - 1 hour 9 mins (57 km)
By air: Naples International Airport - 1 hr 15 mins by car (94 km) |
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Longobards in Italy: Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.)
Site: The Santa Sofia Complex
Year: 2011
Longobards in Italy: Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.)
Site: The Santa Sofia Complex
Year: 2011
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