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Visit Benevento

Benevento is situated inland in the hills of the Campania region of Italy, about 50km north-east of Naples.

The town of Benevento was an important trading station for Ancient Rome developed along the route between Rome and Brindisi., then later it was a regional centre for southern Italy.

Roman ruins

It is chiefly for the Roman monuments that people visit Benevento, above all for the remains of the Roman theatre, and for Trajan's Arch - an impressive marble arch that dates from the second century and has ornate decorative carvings, largely commemorating the life and times of Emperor Trajan himself.

Other sites in Benevento

The centre of the town suffered greatly from damage during the Second World War, but there are still some interesting sites - albeit often reconstructions rather than originals. Benevento cathedral is an example of this - the original 13th century cathedral has had major reconstruction work, while the original bronze doors for the cathedral are now kept inside the building.

See also the 8th century Santa Sofia church and belltower - the church is an unusual round design and has attractive 12th century cloisters, along with frescoes that, although damaged, can still be seen inside the church.

The Sannio Museum, off the cloisters of Santa Sofia Church in Benevento, also features some interesting artefacts from the Roman period, and many more recent items.

At the top of the town you will see also 'Benevento castle' - a sturdy stone tower and an adjoining small palace.