Chianche
Welcome to Chianche!
Hello everyone! Welcome to Chianche, a municipality located in the beautiful province of Avellino in the Campania region, in Italy. Chianche has a population of about 474 inhabitants and is situated on a hill in the Valle del Sabato, at an altitude that ranges from 350 to 400 meters above sea level. In this text, I will tell you a little about the geography, history, monuments, places of interest, and symbols of our beautiful municipality.
Physical geography
The municipal territory of Chianche is made up of three inhabited nuclei: Chianche, Chianchetelle, and San Pietro in Delicato. The cultivated areas are somewhat reduced, but we can boast beautiful vineyards for the production of one of the most famous D.O.C.G. wines, Greco di Tufo. There are also abundant oak and chestnut forests, and we also have an important water source in the locality of Greci.
History
The city of Chianche has existed since at least the 13th century and was originally a hamlet dependent on Montefusco. The famous castle that dominates the village dates back to the Norman conquest of southern Italy in the 11th century, although it was only mentioned in a document from the early 14th century. Over the centuries, the fiefdom passed from one family to another. Chianchetelle, once an autonomous municipality, was enfeoffed to the Tocco family and then passed to the Gambacorta, Di Capua, and Salerno families.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the municipality of Chianche consists of a double-headed eagle charged with a silver shield inside which there is a red band, three narrow bands held by a ring in the upper part, three flowers in the central part, and a flower at the tip of the shield.
Monuments and places of interest
If you come to visit Chianche, you will find many things to see and do. Here are some of the most important monuments and places of interest:
- The Castle of Chianche: dates back to the Norman period and was first mentioned in a document from the 14th century.
- The Torrione: a beautiful neo-Gothic tower located in Chianchetelle and overlooking the beautiful Stretto di Barba.
- The Church of San Felice: dedicated to the patron saint of Chianche, this church is in Baroque style with Romanesque elements. Inside, you will find a fresco depicting Saint James the Apostle receiving baptism from Jesus, as well as various paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
I hope this brief guide has been useful and made you want to discover more about Chianche. Come and visit us!
