Santo Stefano del Sole selected for 'Spring in the Villages': event on

Santo Stefano del Sole chosen for 'Primavera nei Borghi' (Spring in the Villages)

Santo Stefano del Sole has been selected as a host for 'Primavera nei Borghi', the nationwide program organized by Archeoclub d'Italia aimed at enhancing Italy's small historic centers. The Irpinian village is the sole representative from the province of Avellino and will participate on Sunday, 19 April 2026.

The initiative includes 19 villages across Italy and promotes mindful rediscovery of local cultural identities through heritage walks, workshops, tastings of typical products and storytelling events that highlight often overlooked historical and architectural assets.

This recognition reflects close cooperation between the local administration and cultural associations. Mayor Gerardo Santoli emphasized the event's role in territorial promotion and protection, acknowledging the contribution of Prof.ssa Flora Rizzo, Vice President of Archeoclub d'Italia, and Prof.ssa Ileniza D’Oria, President of Archeoclub Avellino, for their work in promoting the area's environmental and monumental heritage.

Practical information

• Date: 19 April 2026
• Location: Santo Stefano del Sole (Avellino) and the participating villages
• Planned activities: historical routes, exhibitions, tastings and cultural events focused on local traditions
• Purpose: raise awareness of village heritage and support safeguarding and regeneration of historic centers

List of the participating villages:

• Borgo La Civitella
• Borgo di Barisciano
• Borgo Guardia Vomano
• Borgo Cellino Attanasio
• Borgo di Alife (San Michele hamlet)
• Borgo di Civitavecchia
• Borgo Hermada
• Antico Borgo di Civitanova Alta
• Borgo di Corinaldo
• Borgo Montegiorgio and the Castles of Cerreto and Alteta
• Borgo Castelsantangelo sul Nera
• Borgo Monte Antico
• Borgo di Larino
• Borgo di Santa Chiara
• Borgo Santo Pietro (Caltagirone)
• Borgo di Itala
• Borgo di Butera
• Antico quartiere dei Falconieri and Church of Itria
• Borgo Castelluccio

Visitors are advised to check with the municipal office or local associations for detailed schedules and access rules to guided tours and tastings. The event is a practical chance to discover and support villages that preserve unique traditions and architectural heritage.