BORGO MEDIEVALE CASTELLUM CARISSANUM

At 770 meters above sea level on a cliff overlooking the valley stands the small medieval village of CAIRANO developed around the Lombard castle Castellum Carissanum of which the curtain wall is visible, a succession of spiral alleys made with ancient stone and historic buildings (Palazzo Mazzeo and Amato). Among the places of worship near the castle is the church of San Leone, dedicated to the patron saint of the town, from the 18th century with a beautiful stone portal; next to it is the 19th read more

At 770 meters above sea level on a cliff overlooking the valley stands the small medieval village of CAIRANO developed around the Lombard castle Castellum Carissanum of which the curtain wall is visible, a succession of spiral alleys made with ancient stone and historic buildings (Palazzo Mazzeo and Amato). Among the places of worship near the castle is the church of San Leone, dedicated to the patron saint of the town, from the 18th century with a beautiful stone portal; next to it is the 19th century Church of Santissima Immacolata. At the highest point of the town, among narrow and winding streets, stands the mother church of San Martino, with its characteristic dome and bell tower. From the panorama of the Rocca you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Irpinia. In summer, don't miss the Cairano7X event, born from an idea of ​​Franco Dragone from Cairano, one of the greatest show makers in the world, creator of Cirque du Soleil. read less