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The Top 20 Castles in Avellino

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Avellino. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 11, 2025

Monumental Complex of the Mount (Church, Monastery, and Castle of Montella)

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The monumental complex of the Monte, consisting of a church, monastery, archaeological garden and castle, rises just above Montella, a small town in the heart of the green Irpinia. Of …

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Castelletto Parise

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Castelletto built by the Parise family that despite the passing of the years and the lack of care still retains its splendor.

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San Pantaleone Sanctuary and the Lombard Castle of Montoro

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Turn left and take the path that leads to the ruins of the Longobard Castle and to the Sanctuary of San Pantaleone medico from which you can admire a beautiful view of the hamlets Borgo and Piano Preturo

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Monteforte Irpino Castle

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The Castle of Monteforte was probably an ancient Roman castrum, on which a real castle was probably built by the Lombards in the 7th-8th century.
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Castello di Tufo

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The roots and history of Greco di Tufo one of the most famous white wines in the world

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Trail 142 – Monastery Trail

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This path leads from the Terminio to the castle of Montella. It winds through beech and chestnut groves. Pay attention to some particularly challenging sections.

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Volturara Irpina Castle

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Congratulations to Diego for the excellent and thorough description. I confirm the state of semi-abandonment.

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Avella Castle

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The surrounding walls and connecting towers are clearly visible, from the castle you can enjoy a splendid panoramic view.

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Ruins of Mercogliano Castle

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The ancient "Castle of Mercogliano", which dominated the town on the ancient Via del Partenio, was mainly intended to defend and prevent the passage on the western side, to reach Mugnano and Quadrelle.

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Ruins of the Castle of Senerchia

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This castle was built by the Lombards and the Normans between the eighth and ninth centuries, although the first written texts attesting to its existence date back to the thirteenth …

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Chiusano Di San Domenico Roccabascerana Manocalzati Montefusco Ospedaletto D'Alpinolo Caposele Altavilla Irpina Pratola Serra Montella Serino Salza Irpina Chianche Capriglia Irpina Moschiano Mugnano Del Cardinale Volturara Irpina Santa Paolina San Michele Di Serino Lauro Sorbo Serpico Calabritto Lioni Monteforte Irpino Cassano Irpino Lapio Summonte Atripalda Castelvetere Sul Calore Sirignano Montefredane San Potito Ultra Montoro Sant'Angelo A Scala Baiano Montemarano Castelfranci Quindici Taurano Senerchia San Mango Sul Calore San Martino Valle Caudina Pietrastornina Forino Cervinara Contrada Santa Lucia Di Serino Domicella Partenio Regional Park Solofra Rotondi Parolise Tufo Mercogliano Sperone Santo Stefano Del Sole Pago Del Vallo Di Lauro Parco regionale Monti Picentini Avella Prata Di Principato Ultra Aiello Del Sabato Montefalcione Bagnoli Irpino Quadrelle Grottolella Marzano Di Nola Cesinali Candida

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The Top 20 Castles in Avellino

Monumental Complex of the Mount (Church, Monastery, and Castle of Montella)

Castelletto Parise

San Pantaleone Sanctuary and the Lombard Castle of Montoro

Monteforte Irpino Castle

Castello di Tufo

Trail 142 – Monastery Trail

Volturara Irpina Castle

Avella Castle

Ruins of Mercogliano Castle

Ruins of the Castle of Senerchia

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