Frigento
Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia
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Known as the Balcony of Irpinia, Frigento sits on a broad hilltop at 911 metres, and from the Via Panoramica Limiti the view takes in five regions. George Berkeley and Edward Lear both came to admire it. The village was a bishop's seat until 1818, and its old lanes wind around the former cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, past noble houses with carved stone doorways.
Highlights
- Via Panoramica Limiti, a 500-metre walk with views over five regions
- Former cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with Roman finds in its crypt
- The Roman cisterns, four tunnels at the top of the hill
- Palazzo De Leo, home to the civic library and archaeological museum
- Church of San Marciano, dedicated to the patron saint
Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.
Population: 3,462
Things to see
- ancient Roman cistern (IT)
- Local food: Pecorino di Carmasciano PAT
Travel guide (Wikivoyage)
Frigento is a town in Avellino province in the region of Campania, Italy, a historic village of Irpinia that stands out for its numerous cultural, artistic and natural resources. It is a popular destination for those in search of health and tranquillity. Frigento is also one of the "most beautiful villages in Italy".
Nearby member villages
- Gesualdo · 2.3 km
- Nusco · 14 km
- Zungoli · 15 km
- Savignano Irpino · 26 km
- Summonte · 30 km