Bonito, Province of Avellino, Campania

Info

• Altitude: 490 m a.s.l
• Territory: hilly
• Population: about 2400 inhabitants in 2017
• Zip/postal code: 83032
• Dialing Area Code: +39 0825
• How to reach it: Autostrada Napoli - Bari, exit Grottaminarda, then the SS90 of Puglie for 10 Km toward Avellino as far as the crossroads to Bonito
• Patron Saint: St. Bonito of Clermont celebrated on 15 January
• Frazioni & Localities: Beatrice, Cinquegrana, Grieci, Maleprandi, Masiello Tordiglione, Morroni.

History

What to see

• The parish Church of the Assunta, with inside the tomb of S. Crescenzo, an 11-year-old martyr that died during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletianus (284-305 AD).
• Sanctuary of Maria SS. Della Neve: located in Morroni, the modern sanctuary was built in the place where a lady holding a child appeared to some farmers during the 6th century AD
• The church of St. Antonio and the franciscan Convent, with a restored baroque façade. Inside a 17th-century wooden chorus. To be visited also the convent with its cloister and central water cistern.
• The Museum of Civiltà Contadina
• The Appiano Bridge, built in about 312 B.C. to make the via Appia proceeding toward Apulia. "Gate" of Irpinia, the bridge was in use between 312 B.C. and 1053 AD.
• The Norman Tower.

Where to stay

• Hotels, Agritourisms, Bed & Breakfast, and other Accommodation.