Campoli Appennino
Welcome to Campoli Appennino!
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover a wonderful place? Today I'm taking you to explore Campoli Appennino, a municipality of 1,653 inhabitants located on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo. The village extends in the green Comino Valley within the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park and is one of the most beautiful places you can visit in Italy.
Let's discover the physical geography of Campoli Appennino
The village is located in a semicircle on the northern edge of a large elliptical karst doline, called "il Tomolo", at 650 meters above sea level. The territory of the municipality includes hills near the village and extends as far as the Abruzzo border, under the slopes of Mount La Rocca, which rises up to 1,925 meters.
The Lacerno River flows through the municipal territory below the village and is part of the Garigliano water basin. The climate of the area is classified as zone E, 2374 GR / G.
A bit of history of Campoli Appennino
The name of the village derives from the toponym "campora", which indicated the cultivable lands in the mountains. In the Middle Ages, the territory was part of the rich latifundium of the d'Aquino family. Landolfo I D'Aquino, the first lord of Castello Cantelmo, was the first to have the lands of Alvito, Campoli, Settefrati, and part of Aquino.
Between the 14th and 16th centuries, Campoli Appennino followed the fate of the County of Alvito, of which it was a part. Being a feud of the Kingdom of Naples, the territory of the municipality also concerned some localities in the Comino Valley.
Monuments and places of interest in Campoli Appennino
If you are passionate about religious architecture, don't miss the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo, of medieval origin but renovated in Baroque style in the 17th century, and the Church of San Pancrazio Martire, built-in 1594.
Among the military architectures stand out the medieval tower 25 meters high, which is the main attraction of the village, and the city walls. If you are passionate about history, we recommend visiting the Aqueduct of Nero, located in the locality of Largo dell'Acqua, to discover the details of extraordinary Roman engineering.
If you love nature, Campoli Appennino is perfect for you. Inside the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, you can visit the Lacerno valley, a wildlife area of Ursus arctos marsicanus managed in collaboration with the National Park, and the Faunal Area of Ursus arctos marsicanus. Here you can see three brown bears in a protected space close to the natural one. In 2017, the new Bear Center was inaugurated: an information point located in Via Gulielmo Marconi in Campoli Appennino, where you can deepen your knowledge of the animal thanks to a multidisciplinary and multimedia exhibition.
Society and traditions in Campoli Appennino
The village has had a constant demographic evolution over time, always maintaining a warm and peaceful atmosphere. Among the traditions of the village, the feast of San Pancrazio, the protector of Campoli Appennino, celebrated on May 12th, stands out.
Conclusion
Campoli Appennino is a charming place that deserves to be visited by nature, history, and art lovers. If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the landscape, you are in the right place. We are waiting for you in Campoli Appennino!
