Tourist attractions Benevento

This 8C church was rebuilt in the 17C. The interior has a surprisingly unconventional design. That of a hexagon comprised in a half-star decagon. If this is hard to imagine go and see the cloister for yourself with its admirable colonnades supporti..

This severe building was built in the 14C over the ruins of an ancient fortress built by the Lombards.

As this obelisk shows, from the 1st century onwards the Benevento people echoed loud support for the cult of Isis. Legend has it that the Lombards succeeded in eradicating it by the 6C and in imposing Christianity. But this is not strictly true as th..

This arch, also known as the golden gateway, was erected in 114 and is Italy's best-preserved arch. The magnificently well-preserved sculptures, show the emperor's two facets, peaceful and rural in the town, warlike in the country.

Built under Hadrian and enlarged under Caracalla, this is one of the largest well-preserved Roman theatres to have survived the test of time and continues to fulfil its objective by remaining a popular venue for theatrical plays, dance and operas.