Parolise, Province of Avellino, Campania

Located 9km kilometers from the city of Avellino, on the side of a hill between the valleys of the rivers Sabato and Calore, the small center is renowned for its excellent wine.

After the 1980 earthquake a large part of the houses were restored and new modern dwellings were built.

Info

Territory: hilly
Population: about 660 inhabitants in 2017
Zip/postal code: 83050
Dialing Area Code: +39 0825
Demonym: parolisani
Patron Saint: san Rocco celebrated onAugust16 agosto
Frazioni & Localities: Serra.

History

It was a fiefdom of the Capace family, and later was governed by the Filangieri and the barons of S. Barbato. In 1681 it wad a fiefdom of the Duke of Salza and later of the Prince of Volturara; the last feudal lords were the Mastelloni family.

What to see

The historical center, with its charming beautiful portals, arcades and decorations around the windows.
The Tower Clock of the 17th century, restored many times.
The church of San Vitaliano, restored after 1980, one of the most important churches in town.
The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (19th century).

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Provinces of Campania

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