Tre Fontane, Renaissance rural complex in Greci, Italy

Tre Fontane is a Renaissance rural complex on the Apennine watershed at 725 m, mostly in Greci's territory near Ariano Irpino and Castelfranco in Miscano. It consists of a large fortified farmhouse on a quadrangular plan with a wide central courtyard, a rectangular tavern, and a modest farmhouse at the foot of an old stone quarry. The three buildings stand almost 200 m apart, each with its own spring.

The complex emerged in the 16th century following the Italian Wars in an area inhabited by the Arbëreshë people. This Albanian-speaking community had settled in this region of southern Italy's Apennine mountains.

Each of the three buildings had its own water spring, which is how the place got its name: Tre Fontane, meaning Three Fountains in Italian. Access to fresh water was essential for a remote rural settlement in these mountains.

The site sits at 725 meters elevation between the Cervaro Valley and the upper Miscano Valley in a hilly region. The location requires sturdy footwear and comfort with mountain trails, as the area is remote and terrain is varied.

The complex developed at the crossing of three ancient trade routes: the Appian Traiana Way, the Camporeale-Foggia path, and the Volturara-Castelfranco trail. This strategic location made it an important stop for travelers and merchants moving through this remote mountain region.