Spring in the Villages: special openings and guided tours of minor

Spring in the Villages: special openings and guided tours of minor monuments

A dedicated day to explore local heritage: exceptional openings and guided tours in villages and hamlets aimed at promoting monuments, churches and historic spaces that are often hard to access.

Highlighted routes

• Santo Stefano del Sole (AV): meeting at Piazza del Sole for a visit to the Belvedere della Gentilezza and a walk through the historic Castelluccio district. The route includes explanations of Samnite settlement remains, the ancient washhouse and the Urciuoli springs linked to an Augustan-era aqueduct.
• Cava de' Tirreni (SA): an urban trek in the Scacciaventi quarter, famous for its covered arcade. The guided tour examines architectural layers and the social role of the arcades in village life.
• Alife (CE): stop in the San Michele hamlet focusing on local churches, the plaster statue of Saint Michael and conservation interventions that protected the religious-artistic heritage.

Why join

The initiative is designed to introduce participants to local landscapes, histories and architectures while supporting the promotion and protection of minor heritage. Special openings allow a direct encounter with historical sites and foster community involvement.

Practical information

• Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
• Times: activities take place throughout the day; check specific schedules for each stop with local organizers.
• Meeting point (example): Piazza Sole Frate, 83050 Santo Stefano del Sole (AV), Italy
• Coordinates (example): 40.8950269, 14.8670684
• Tips: wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for uneven terrain; follow guides' instructions and local rules.
• Info & bookings: contact local organizers or consult official channels for detailed times, meeting points and participation procedures.

Joining this day is a practical way to discover lesser-known monuments and to help preserve and promote local heritage.