Avellino 3-Day Itinerary

Main cathedral rebuilt in neo-classical style after the 1980 earthquake. The crypt holds a 12th-century mosaic floor and Roman columns from an earlier church.

🕐 Mon-Sat 08:00-12:30, 16:00-19:00; Sun 08:00-13:00, 16:00-20:00

💡 Go during late afternoon when the light hits the mosaics in the crypt. The bell tower climb costs €2 but is worth it for the view.

Historic fountain from the late 1800s at the main square. Granite and marble, with decorative masks and water spouts.

🕐 Always visible

💡 Grab a coffee at the bar opposite at sunset—the light hits the fountain nicely. Water is safe to drink from the spigot.

La Lanternina · ££

Il Buongustaio · ££

The main cathedral, rebuilt in the 19th century after an earthquake. Inside you'll find a crypt with Roman ruins and a baroque high altar.

🕐 Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00, 16:00-19:30; Sun 8:30-13:00, 16:30-20:00

💡 Walk around the back to see the original medieval bell tower still standing.

The city's main cathedral, rebuilt after the 1980 earthquake, with a modern interior and a 12th-century crypt.

🕐 Daily 8:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00

💡 Check the crypt floor for a Roman mosaic; it's often missed by visitors.

18th-century marble fountain in Piazza della Libertà showing Bellerophon fighting the Chimera. Water is drinkable from the spouts at the base.

🕐 Accessible at all times

💡 Fill your bottle here before a city walk — the water is from the nearby Terme di Avellino springs and tastes clean.

Romanesque cathedral rebuilt after the 1980 earthquake. Features a striking marble facade and a crypt with Roman ruins underneath.

🕐 08:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00 daily

💡 Look for the small museum inside the crypt—entry is free but donations are welcome.

Bar Dello Sport

Sirya Cafè

The main square of Avellino, with a central fountain, a cafe-lined perimeter, and the Palazzo di Città (town hall). Events and markets happen here regularly.

💡 Grab a coffee at Bar Centrale on the south side—it's cheap and they don't charge extra for terrace tables. Check if there's a farmers' market on Saturday morning.

Regional museum housed in a former monastery. Exhibits range from prehistoric tools to medieval art and local ceramics.

💡 Free entry on first Sunday of each month. Regular admission €3—still cheap. Allow 1.5 hours.

A 14th-century Gothic church with a simple stone exterior and a bright, single-nave interior. Frescoes from the 15th century remain on the walls.

💡 Check the side chapels—two have intact fresco fragments. The church is often empty, so you'll have it to yourself.

A modern theatre building with a striking facade. Free to view from outside; the lobby is open during shows and some rehearsals.

💡 Check the schedule for free open rehearsals on weekday afternoons.

Bar Maffei