Summonte
Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia
A deed of 1037 mentions mulberries grown here for silkworms, the oldest record of sericulture in Italy. The village lies above 700 metres on the eastern slopes of Partenio, in the province of Avellino, and its name comes from sub monte, 'under the mountain'. Its old centre grew inside the walls of a castle whose Lombard tower, unusually, stood on a round base.
Highlights
- The round tower of the old Castrum Submontis, overlooking the valley
- The San Nicola arch, once the main gate of the walled castle village
- The eastern slopes of Partenio, which rise above the village
Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.
Population: 1,518
Events through the year
- Feast of Saint Nicholas
Dates follow the traditional patterns described on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage: check locally before you travel.
Based on Wikipedia (Summonte) (CC BY-SA).
Specialities of Campania
Typical of the region rather than of this village.
- San Marzano tomatoLocal produce
- Pasta di Gragnano (IT)Bread and pasta
- Amalfi Coast lemon (IT)Local produce
- Taurasi (IT)Wine
Based on Wikipedia (Cucina campana) (CC BY-SA).
Where to sleep
2 places to stay within 3 km
- Hotels 2
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Thermal baths nearby
- Thermal spa: Terme di Villamaina · ~1 h 05 by car
- Thermal spa: Centro Benessere · ~1 h 07 by car
- Thermal spa: Antiche Terme Stabiane · ~1 h 18 by car
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