Arcella

Introduction

Hello everyone, today I would like to talk to you about a beautiful fraction of the Municipality of Montefredane, Arcella.

Description of the area

Arcella is located in the province of Avellino and borders with the municipality of Avellino and the industrial area, where many important companies are located, such as Elcon Megarad, Fiat, Novolegno and Magneti Marelli.

Arcella: history, nature and Irpina tradition.

History of Arcella

Arcella was built in the 1960s as a suburb and then developed mainly in the 1970s and 1980s. In particular, after the earthquake of Irpinia in 1980, housing was built for the displaced people from the area. These are large apartment complexes, wide avenues and a beautiful park.

The Wizard of Arcella

Many of you will probably remember the stage name of the Wizard of Arcella, Antonio Battista, a television personality originally from this fraction, who unfortunately passed away in 2012.

What to do in Arcella

There are no commercial or entertainment districts in Arcella, but there are still many things to do. You can take beautiful walks in the park or visit nearby companies, many of which offer guided tours.

Conclusions

In conclusion, if you want to spend a quiet and pleasant day, I suggest you visit Arcella, where you can fully enjoy the beauty of this fraction and immerse yourself in the history and traditions of this Irpinian land.

Francesco Serra
Updated Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022