Abellinum and the Hirpini
Historical accounts connect the area with Abellinum, a stronghold of the Hirpini and later a Roman colony east of the modern city.
History
From Abellinum to the modern city
Avellino has ancient, medieval and modern layers: Abellinum, Lombard and Norman references, religious architecture, civic landmarks and the transformation after seismic events.
Guide notes
What to notice first.
These short notes help international students read the place before opening the external references and galleries.
Cathedral, tower and castle area
The cathedral, the Clock Tower and the castle area are useful anchors for reading the historic centre and the symbolic geography of the city.
Earthquakes and reconstruction
Avellino has been repeatedly shaped by earthquakes, with the 1980 Irpinia earthquake marking a decisive break in the urban and social story of the city.
Atripalda and ancient Abellinum
The archaeological area of ancient Abellinum, in Atripalda, preserves a key Roman and pre-Roman layer of the Avellino territory.
Links and galleries
Open the specific references.
The links below point to official portals, institutional pages, open media galleries or stable cultural references. Check opening times and travel details on the destination site.
Read the city story
Concise sources for historical orientation before visiting the centre.
Abellinum, Grottaminarda and the ancient routes
Useful starting points for students interested in the Roman and pre-Roman layers of Irpinia.
Ancient Abellinum - Ministry of CultureOfficial profile of the archaeological area at Atripalda, with Roman colony, walls, baths and forum.Ancient Abellinum - Visit IrpiniaAccessible visitor-oriented profile of the Abellinum archaeological area.Grottaminarda - archaeological referencesTerritorial note mentioning the Museo Antiquarium Comunale of Grottaminarda within Irpinia’s archaeological network.
Historic-centre images
Open visual sources for landmark recognition and editorial use.