Irpinia
Geography
Irpinia is an mountainous area of the south of Italy. It belongs to the area Campanie and it is the name Osque which indicates the province of Avellino. Hispus would mean “wolf indeed” and would be today still, the symbol of Irpinia.
Typical products
Wines of Irpinia: the red wine Taurasi. The white wines Greco (already enjoyed by Pline Old the, di Tufo and Fiano. Cheeses of Irpinia: Pecorino and Caciocavalo (cheeses of Montegna and Bagnoli). Sweet chestnuts of Montella and Serino Hazel nuts of Avella Honey, Mushrooms and black truffles of Bagnoli d' Irpino Pork-butcheries of Mirabella Eclano
Events
Earthquake of Irpinia on November 23rd, 1980.
Festivals
Carnival of MontemaranoTank of Straw celebrates 3rd Saturday from September to Mirabella Eclano
Culture and leisures
Downtown areas of Avellino, Sant' Angelo dei Lombardi, Mirabella Eclano. Museum of AvellinoSanctuary of Montevergine
National park of Partenio and Alta Irpinia.
Regional natural park of the Picentini mounts.
External bonds
tourist bureau of Avellino
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