Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Hilltop municipality in Upper Irpinia, Campania, Italy.
Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi is a municipality in the Avellino province set high in the hills of Upper Irpinia. The settlement spreads across a large territory through which the Ofanto River flows, creating valleys that define the surrounding landscape.
The Lombards founded a settlement here in the 10th century with a defensive structure that the Normans reinforced in the 11th century. These medieval foundations shaped the layout and architecture that visitors still see today.
The Abbey of San Guglielmo al Goleto shapes spiritual life here and has drawn pilgrims for generations seeking prayer and reflection. Visitors can see Byzantine artworks and religious objects that tell stories of faith across centuries.
The area connects to major highways through the Napoli-Bari route with easy access via the Grottaminarda exit and State Road 425. Having a car is helpful since the hillside location and limited public transport make exploring the wider territory easier.
A major earthquake in 1980 destroyed much of the settlement, forcing extensive rebuilding across the community. During reconstruction, locals managed to preserve medieval elements while adapting to modern building methods, creating a layered view of past and present.
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