Montemiletto
Welcome to Montemiletto: discovering an Irpinian village
Montemiletto is a municipality in the province of Avellino, located on the central hills of Irpinia. The village, with a population of about 5000 inhabitants, is situated in the center of an area rich in springs and fertile land, which supports its agricultural and industrial economy. The territory of Montemiletto is traversed by the A16 motorway and the National Road of Puglia and is surrounded by unspoiled nature.
The history of Montemiletto
The village of Montemiletto has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but the first certain news about Montemiletto dates back to the twelfth century. The village originated in the early Middle Ages and was a fiefdom of the Della Lionessa and Tocco families until 1806. The historic center of the village develops around the Castle of Lionessa, located on the dominating position on the Irpinian hills.
Monuments and places of interest in Montemiletto
The Castle of Lionessa is one of the major attractions of Montemiletto. The castle can be reached through the "door of the land," an ancient arch adjacent to the castle. Also noteworthy is the Medieval Village, which extends along via Regina Margherita and the numerous "ruve," characteristic stone alleys. The mother church of Santa Maria Assunta is located along via Regina Margherita and is flanked by the bell tower, which is detached from the church building. The church of Sant'Anna, along via Roma, is known for its paintings and for the cloister with porches and well. The new civic center of aggregation is Piazza IV Novembre, located below the Castle of Lionessa.
The society of Montemiletto
The Municipality of Montemiletto has seen demographic evolution in recent years, with a stable population of about 5000 inhabitants. The presence of foreign citizens is limited to 2.67% of the municipal population, with the most numerous communities of Romanians and Ukrainians. The Irpinian dialect is widely spoken in Montemiletto.
The administration of Montemiletto
The Municipality of Montemiletto is administered by a municipal council and the mayor. The community is part of the Mountain Community of Partenio and the Tourist Valorization Consortium of Irpinia. In the past, Montemiletto has been the scene of historical events such as the massacre of Montemiletto, which occurred during the Montefalcione Revolt.
Conclusions
Montemiletto is an Irpinian village rich in history and tourist attractions, which can be visited during a holiday in Campania. The Castle of Lionessa, the Medieval Village, and the Church of Sant'Anna are just some of the wonders that this location can offer. The city is also easily reachable thanks to its privileged geographical position.
