Benevento is a historic town in the region of Campania, 50 km inland from Naples. Benevento was a base for Roman expansion in southern Italy and an important stop on the Appian Way, the ancient Roman road connecting the west and east coasts. After being sacked in 452, Benevento was ruled by the Lombards and Byzantines, and finally by the Pope who ruled the town for 800 years.
The town is in a beautiful setting in the hills. It's a pleasant town to visit, a good break from the heavily touristed areas near Naples and the Amalfi Coast and a chance to experience the feel of a southern Italian town. There's a wide pedestrian street with cafes where you can sit outside and enjoy a leisurely drink. Several Roman monuments, churches, and interesting sights are scattered around the town. Benevento has a good theater and cultural events are held throughout the year.
Enjoy our pictures of Benevento from Roman times to modern. Click on a picture to see it larger and find out more about it.
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- Picture of the Roman arch in Benevento - Trajan's Archbenevento pictures, arch of trajan, benevento roman arch picture
- Picture of Trajan's arch relief detailbenevento pictures, trajan's arch, benevento roman arch
- Picture of a Roman mask in Beneventobenevento pictures, roman mask picture
- Picture of Benevento's Castle - Rocca dei RettoriBenevento Pictures, benevento castle picture, rocca dei rettori picture
- Picture of Santa Sofia Church in Beneventobenevento pictures, santa sofia church, benevento obelisk
- Picture of Fresco in Santa Sofia Church in Beneventobenevento pictures, santa sofia church pictures
- Picture of Benevento's Bell Towerbenevento pictures, benevento bell tower picture
- Picture of a courtyard in the medieval section of Benevento
- Picture of pedestrian street in Beneventobenevento pictures
- Picture of La Locanda delle Streghe in Beneventobenevento pictures, locanda delle streghe benevento
- Picture of Strega candy from Beneventobenevento pictures, strega candy, benevento candy
- Picture of Mimmo Paladino sculpture in Hortus Conclususbenevento pictures, hortus conclusus picture, mimmo paladino sculpture, benevento garden picture
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