Calvi
Welcome to Calvi, a historic commune surrounded by the hills of Benevento
If you are looking for a place rich in history, you must visit Calvi, an Italian commune located in the province of Benevento, in Campania. With its 2,514 inhabitants, Calvi is a place of great geographical and cultural interest, with a used agricultural surface of 1441.61 hectares. In this article, we will give you an idea of the most characteristic elements of the commune.
Physical geography
Calvi is part of the agricultural region n.5 - Hills of Benevento, with an altitude ranging from 169 to 388 meters above sea level. The territory of the commune extends over an agricultural surface of 1441.61 hectares and represents a reference point for nature lovers.
History
The name Calvi seems to derive from the Latin adjective "Calvus", which means "stripped place" or "without forest". The territory of Calvi has been a camping place since ancient times, and several historical battles were fought there, including that of the consul Tiberio Sempronio Gracco against the general Annone, son of Bomilcare. The commune was also frequented by illustrious figures such as the emperor Lotario II of Supplimburgo and the king Tancredi of Sicily.
Monuments and places of interest
One of the most famous and fascinating monuments of Calvi is the "Casino del Principe", a building located in Cubante that was a hunting residence of Frederick II of Swabia. Restored by Charles I of Anjou during the period of contrast with the city of Benevento, the Casino del Principe was also inhabited by the kings Ladislao I of Naples and Ferrante of Aragon.
Furthermore, the location of Cubante offers numerous ruins of aqueducts and Roman roads and other antiquities, making this place an authentic archaeological treasure.
Feudal domain
Moving forward in history, we can notice that Calvi was a place of feudal domain. First possessed by the Militi of Montefusco, it then passed to the Sus and, due to the extinction of the family line, to the "Regia Corte", making it a demesne land. Cubante, on the other hand, later passed to the Ruffo until the beginning of the 20th century, but first it was always a feud of S. Sofia of Benevento and was also called the Feud of S. Donato.
Conclusions
Calvi is a characteristic place rich in history, whose beauty must be discovered step by step. The commune represents an ideal destination for nature and history lovers, and offers numerous points of reflection on the history of art and archaeology. Come and visit Calvi and discover all its hidden treasures!
