Calitri - a city in the province of Avellino in the Campania region, from which you can easily reach any point in southern Italy. Locals call it "Irpinia Positano", referring to the luxury villas, located on the Amalfi Coast, a lot of sunny days per year and the incredible beauty of landscapes.

The whole area is dotted with literally Irpinia castles and aristocratic palazzo, who say that in the past this place has played a huge role in the life of southern Italy. In addition, the Irpinia and the surrounding area boast vultures its landscapes, not yet spoiled by mass tourism. Coming here, guests dip into the atmosphere of the past, with its ancient villas, hidden in the bushes, the ruins of castles on the hills, ancient cathedrals. A current here Ofanto river splits into many tributaries, streams and rivers, which are very enliven the landscape. Attracting tourists and small waterfalls in the numerous gorges.

Calitri itself known throughout the world for its ceramic products. The first local artisans were highly educated and respected people, and those who did ceramic products, stood out in a special class. They were called "faentsari" because they came from the village of Faenza. "Ceramists' even lived apart - on the streets Faentsari. In addition, the development of the art of embroidery Calitri - it is quite widespread. Today tourists can spend the whole day in the studio for the production of ceramics and learn the secrets of this ancient craft. Especially popular is the workshop of Vito Dzabatto, a local sculptor who teaches ancient Italo-Pompeian style. In addition, in Calitri you can try paragliding, horseback riding or skiing, go mountain hiking or fishing. And wanting to relax and wait in the nearby thermal spas.

From Calitri easily reach the resorts of Amalfi Coast or the rugged coast of Gargano in Puglia, or visit one of the many historic towns in the surrounding area .  Montikkio located in the crater of an extinct volcano and is known for its lakes with emerald green water surrounded by dense thickets of chestnut trees and hollies .  There are the ruins of the ancient Abbey of S. Ippolito and San Michele .  Aquilon attracts fishing enthusiasts - there is an artificial lake of San Pietro, and the Ethnographic Museum and Archaeological Park .  In Bisaccia worth seeing Castello Ducale, the necropolis of the Iron Age and the tomb of Princess Principessa della Tomba .  Interesting locks are in villages Kayran ends della Campania, Lagopezole, Melfi, Rocca San Felice, Montella, Torella dei Lombardi and Venosa .  Special attention is given town Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi - here you can see the Abbey of San Guglielmo di Goleta, chapel of San Luca, the church tower and Greek Croce della Torre Abbessa .  And in the village Villamayna a luxurious thermal center of San Teodoro .