Discover Benevento, a gem in the heart of the Sannio, where history, culture and legends tell a fascinating past. Accompanied by a licensed local guide, you will enjoy an authentic experience among ancient monuments, stories and traditions that make Benevento an unmissable stop in Campania.

You will start your tour by visiting the Monumental Complex of Santa Sofia, an extraordinary jewel recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, dating back to the 8th century, when Benevento was the capital of the Lombard Duchy. You will admire its unique star-shaped layout, a rare example of Lombard architecture visible in the church structure. You will then continue with the visit to the Hortus Conclusus, the ancient garden of the Dominicans, entrusted in the 1990s to Maestro Mimmo Paladino, today a permanent installation of some of his works.

You will walk along Corso Garibaldi, the heart of the historic center and the hub of social life, up to the impressive Arch of Trajan, a monument dedicated to Emperor Trajan and symbol of the Via Traiana, a variant of the Via Appia.

Finally, you will discover the unique atmosphere of the ancient Roman Theatre, one of the best preserved in Southern Italy and still today a hub of local cultural life.

But Benevento is not only history and archaeology: it is also a city wrapped in mystery, where ancient cults and legends coexist with the cultural heritage. Your guide will accompany you through tales of Janare, the infamous witches of Benevento, pagan rites and popular traditions linked to the famous Premio Strega, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Italy.

You will also have the opportunity to discover and taste the famous Strega liqueur, along with the typical Benevento nougats.

Book your tour now and discover the millenary history of Benevento in Campania!