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Discovering the province of Avellino
The province of Avellino is a beautiful province located in the Campania region of Italy. Despite not having a coastline, it has a diverse and interesting territory to discover.
Physical Geography
The territory of the province of Avellino is predominantly mountainous and hilly. However, the territory is not uniform, with the northern and eastern sectors characterized by the presence of plateaus and undulating relief, while the southern and western sectors stand out for more rugged landscapes, with the presence of limestone mountains of considerable elevation.
The high-altitude municipalities are among the most spectacular, such as Trevico, the highest municipality in the region. While the inhabited centers of the valley floor are very characteristic, such as those in the Lauro valley.
Among the main mountains, we find Cervialto with its 1809m above sea level, Terminio with its 1806m above sea level, and Rajamagra with its 1667m above sea level (the latter hosts the ski facilities of the Laceno locality, in the municipality of Bagnoli Irpino).
Rivers and Lakes
The territory of the province of Avellino is crossed by numerous watercourses, such as the Calore Irpino River, one of the largest in the region, which flows into the Volturno River. Other important watercourses are its tributaries Sabato and Ufita, Ofanto (which flows into the Adriatic Sea), Cervaro (tributary of Lake Salso and the same Adriatic), Miscano, and Sele. Although there are few natural lakes present, Lake Laceno, of karst origin, located in the municipality of Bagnoli Irpino, is one of the most important. Lake Laceno, once much larger, has decreased in size due to faults opening in the lake bottom following the 1980 Irpinia earthquake.
The history of the province of Avellino
The territory of the province of Avellino largely coincides with that of the historic-geographic district of Irpinia and with that of the pre-existing province of Principato Ultra. The current provincial district has inherited the Coat of Arms of the province of Principato Ultra, of which Avellino was the capital since 1806.
Cultural insights
The province of Avellino offers numerous cultural attractions to visit, such as the Sanctuary of Montevergine, located at about 1263m above sea level. One of the most important shrines in the world, it is traditionally linked to the history of Guglielmo da Vercelli. Additionally, the province of Avellino boasts an ancient musical tradition with the famous "Tammurriata irpina," a popular dance and song that tells the daily life of farmers.
Conclusion
Definitely worth visiting, the province of Avellino offers a diverse and interesting territory. Among its mountains, watercourses, and cultural attractions, one cannot get bored. In every centimeter of this province, there is a story or a wonderful landscape to discover.
