Cusano Mutri, Municipality and mountain town in Campania province of Benevento, Italy.
Description
Cusano Mutri is a mountain town in the Province of Benevento, situated at roughly 450 meters elevation amid limestone ridges and dense forests of the Matese Regional Park. The settlement spreads across hilly terrain with traditional stone houses nestled into the slopes.
History
The area was known in antiquity as Cossa and experienced conflicts between Romans and Samnites. In the medieval period, the territory underwent several transformations under Frankish and Norman rule through the 15th century.
Culture
The annual Infiorata celebration brings residents together to create colorful floral patterns on streets before Corpus Christi, depicting biblical scenes with local mountain flowers. This tradition shows how the community expresses its connection to both faith and the natural surroundings.
Practical
Regional buses connect the town to nearby cities and provide access from larger centers. Numerous hiking trails crisscross the surrounding area and offer ways to explore the regional park with its forests and ridges.
Did you know?
A karst cave in the surrounding cliffs, known as the Cave of Bandits, was used by outlaws as a hideout over many centuries. These underground passages tell stories from a time when outlaws roamed the mountain region.
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Chiesa di Santa Maria della Libera
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Castello
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Chiesa di San Giovanni
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Chiesa di San Lorenzo
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Palazzo Ciaburro
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6.7 km
Oratorio di San Giorgio
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7.4 km
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Palazzo Vescovile
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Monte di Pietà
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San Lorenzo
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