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Archaeological site · Cerreto Sannita (BN)

Old Cerreto

  • Visit: about 1 h 30 min
  • 280 m
Old Cerreto
Photo: Turismo Campano · Illustrazione

The remains of old Cerreto, destroyed by the 1688 earthquake and rebuilt further down the valley.

Old Cerreto is where the town stood before the earthquake of 5 June 1688, which razed it to the ground. After the quake the Carafa counts had Cerreto rebuilt further down the valley, with a modern town plan of wide, regular streets.On the hill, the ruins of houses, churches and medieval walls remain among the vegetation. A walk here helps you understand the history of today's Cerreto.

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