Reino
Let's discover Reino, a mountain village with a lot of history and beauty to admire!
Located in the province of Benevento, in Campania, Reino is a municipality with an ancient and fascinating past, immersed in the suggestive landscapes of the Campanian Apennines.
Physical Geography
The municipal territory of Reino is crossed by the Reinello stream and extends inside the Titerno and Alto Tammaro mountain community. The village's location is strategic and since ancient times has been one of the main nodes of transhumance, thanks to the Pescasseroli-Candela drovers' road.
History
Reino has been a very important village over the centuries, as evidenced by the different names it has acquired over time. In fact, in chronicles, it is called Regina, Regino, Resino, and Reino.
The village is located near the ancient city of Bebiano, founded by the Liguri Apuani, who were imported into the location by decree of the Roman Senate by proconsul Marco Bebio. The antiquity of Reino is confirmed by the chronicles of Vitaliano da Capua, bishop of ancient Capua, recording the appearance of the Saint to a sick man in the castle of Reino in 699 AD.
After the miraculous episode, Reino became a possession of the abbey of Santa Sofia di Benevento in 848 and was later the site of an important customs house under the government of the viceroys of Naples.
In 1947, in the territory of Reino, a bronze helmet with a hemispherical cap and an apex in the shape of a knob, decorated on the edge and on the short visor, was found. The importance of the object is given by the fact that it is an Etruscan helmet from the archeological museum of Florence, documenting the influence of Etruscan art on Samnite art.
Monuments and Places of Interest
In Reino, several civil architectures can be admired, including the Meomartini Palace, built in the early 19th century and now the seat of the municipality. The square in front of the palace, which bears the same name, hosts a private chapel and a stone-working fountain commissioned by engineer, archaeologist, and politician Almerico Meomartini.
Other points of interest are the castle of Reino, the 18th-century church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, the 1641 church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, and the 17th-century church of Madonna del Rosario.
Events
Reino hosts several events and manifestations, including the Sagra di San Rocco, in which typical dishes of the local tradition are presented, the Festa della Madonna del Rosario, and the Festa di Sant'Anna.
Curiosities
Reino is the birthplace of one of the most important families in the region, the Meomartini, who gave birth to several prominent figures such as the jurist Giuseppe Meomartini.
Furthermore, the municipality of Reino was severely damaged by the Irpinia earthquake of 1962.
In conclusion, Reino is a municipality with ancient charm that offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in a secular history, among natural beauties and precious architectures. A place to discover and appreciate for its authenticity and simplicity.
