Bucciano

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Bucciano is a comune in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region of Campania, located about 40 km northeast of Naples and about 20 km southwest of Benevento on the southern slopes of the Monte Taburno. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.1 thous.Area: 3.07 mi²Coordinates: 41°4'36"N, 14°34'12"E

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Nearby attractions include: Sanctuary of the Virgin of Taburnus, Caudium, Forchia, Museo archeologico nazionale del Sannio Caudino.

1 miN
Church
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Taburnus
26 min walk • The Sanctuary of the Virgin of Taburnus, also known as Sanctuary of Saint Mary of Mount Taburno, is a religious structure built at the end of the 15th century at the foot of Mount Taburno. It is located in the comune of Bucciano, in the province of Benevento of Southern Italy.
3.5 miE
Archaeological site
Caudium, Montesarchio
89 min walk • Caudium was the main city of the ancient Caudini tribe in Samnium situated on the Appian Way between Beneventum and Capua. It or nearby Arpaia became the seat of an early bishopric, which is now a Latin Catholic titular see under both names.
3.7 miSW
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Forchia, Arpaia
94 min walk • Forchia is a comune in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km southwest of Benevento. The name Forchia is the translation of Latin forculae, meaning "oxbow". It borders the following municipalities: Airola, Arienzo, Arpaia, Moiano, Roccarainola.
3.8 miE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Museo archeologico nazionale del Sannio Caudino, Montesarchio
97 min walk • The Sannio Caudino National Archaeological Museum is a museum in Montesarchio that collects archaeological evidence from the main cities of the Sanniti Caudini: Caudium, Saticula and Telesia.
3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Taburno Camposauro
76 min walk • Taburno Camposauro is a massif located in the Apennines, to the west of Benevento, in the Campania region of Southern Italy. Its highest peak is the Taburno, at 1,393 m. It is composed of two groups of calcareous mountains separated by a plain. The fauna is affected by human activities, but the birdlife is very diverse.
6.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Castello Pignatelli della Leonessa
158 min walk • The Pignatelli della Leonessa castle is located in San Martino Valle Caudina and formed the fortified core of the town, where its feudal lords lived. The castle was built within the Norman age on the slopes of the Partenio mountains, at an altitude...
3.5 miW
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Sant'Agata de' Goti
91 min walk • One of the town's most notable landmarks is the 11th-century Norman Castle, which stands proudly at the top of the hill. Visitors can explore the castle's turrets and battlements, and take in panoramic views of the town and the surrounding countryside from its vantage...
6.2 miSW
Locality
Santa Maria a Vico
158 min walk • Santa Maria a Vico is a comune in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 30 kilometres northeast of Naples and about 13 kilometres southeast of Caserta.
2.5 miE
Locality
Bonea
64 min walk • One of the main attractions in Bonea is the impressive Castle of Bonea, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 11th century. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved architecture, including its imposing towers and defensive walls, and learn about its...
1.2 miSW
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Airola
32 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Airola is the historic Castello di Airola, a medieval castle that stands as a testament to the town's rich history. Visitors can explore the castle's ancient walls and towers, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
4.6 miSE
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Cervinara
117 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Cervinara is the medieval Castello di Cervinara, a historic castle that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the castle's ancient walls and towers, and learn about the town's fascinating past.