Let's you imagine the glorious Roman past as it was built between 114 and 117 (as per wikipedia). Nice little place to visit. Perfect for pictures. Has many awesome coffee shops nearby that makes the place worth the visit when in Benevento.

Beautiful and the city is amazing as well!

Place is amazing as any old Roman staff. Only people do not respect the limits and goes inside the area taking pics, and jumping on the monument and no security to check and protect the place. No need tickets is open air

A must visit for all Benavento turists

Very well preserved and nice to see. Benevento is a quaint town.

Historical monument next to a central pedestrian street of the city of Benevento. In very good condition it shows the beauty of the place in previous years.

Great monument and museum nearby. Learned a lot about Trajan and his exploits there.

On air

(Translated by Google) A fascinating place for its history (Original) Un luogo affascinante per la sua storia

STAMM fort

(Translated by Google) The **Rocca dei Rettori**, also known as **Castello di Benevento** or **Castello di Manfredi**, is a castle located in the city of Benevento. It was founded on the site of a previous fortified Lombard palace, built by Duke **Arechi II** starting from **871** in the place called "Piano di Corte". The palace survived even after the end of the Duchy of Benevento, hosting several popes over time, the last of which was **Pope Gregory X** in **1272**, and was later destroyed. In **1321** Pope **John XII of Avignon** commissioned the papal rector of the city, **Guglielmo de Balaeto**, with the construction of a fortified seat for the "Rectors", which was to be built near the Benedictine monastery female of **Santa Maria di Porta Somma**, transferring the nuns to the monastery of **San Pietro**. The fortress was completed towards the end of **1338** under the pontificate of **Pope Benedict XII**. The project included a castrum and a palatium, enclosed by walls protected by moats, crossed by three drawbridges. The construction incorporated the eastern gate of the city, which was rebuilt a little further on. The construction of two towers and a roof terrace was planned, which were however replaced by a building intended for storage. Starting from **1586** the fortress was progressively transformed into a prison, which remained active until **1865**. Part of the building was rebuilt in the **18th century**, following the destruction caused by the earthquake of **1702**. Of the ancient castle, only the central keep is currently preserved, undergoing restoration work between **1959** and **1960**, which led to the discovery of the ancient city gate, in correspondence with the entrance hall of the keep , and the remains of a Roman funerary monument. The building houses the historical section of the **Museo del Sannio** with material pertinent to the history of the city and the Sannio region and the documentation of the art and popular traditions of the province. The gardens that flank the castle host a lapidary, dedicated to the milestones of the Via Traiana, which also houses various Roman architectural fragments, some of which were found in Largo Feoli. edited by Chiara Maria Pontillo. (Original) La **Rocca dei Rettori**, conosciuta anche come **Castello di Benevento** o **Castello di Manfredi**, è un castello che si trova nella città di Benevento. Venne fondato sul sito di un precedente palazzo fortificato longobardo, edificato dal duca **Arechi II** a partire dal **871** nel luogo detto "Piano di Corte". Il palazzo sopravvisse anche dopo la fine del ducato di Benevento, ospitando nel tempo diversi pontefici, l'ultimo dei quali fu **papa Gregorio X** nel **1272**, e in seguito era andato distrutto. Nel **1321** papa **Giovanni XII da Avignone** incaricò il rettore pontificio della città, **Guglielmo de Balaeto**, della costruzione di una sede fortificata per i "Rettori", che doveva essere edificata presso il monastero benedettino femminile di **Santa Maria di Porta Somma**, trasferendo le monache presso il monastero di **San Pietro**. La rocca venne compiuta verso la fine del **1338** sotto il pontificato di **papa Benedetto XII**. Il progetto prevedeva un castrum ed un palatium, recintati da mura protetti da fossati, attraversati da tre ponti levatoi. La costruzione inglobò la porta orientale della città, che venne ricostruita poco più oltre. Era prevista la costruzione di due torri e di un'altana, che vennero tuttavia sostituite da un corpo di fabbrica destinato a deposito. A partire dal **1586** la fortezza venne trasformata progressivamente in carcere, rimasto attivo fino al **1865**. Una parte dell'edificio venne ricostruita nel **XVIII secolo**, a seguito delle distruzioni provocate dal terremoto del **1702**. Dell'antico castello si conserva attualmente solo il mastio centrale, sottoposto a interventi di restauro tra il **1959** e il **1960**, che hanno portato al rinvenimento dell'antica porta cittadina, in corrispondenza dell'androne del mastio, e dei resti di un monumento funebre romano. L'edificio ospita la sezione storica del **Museo del Sannio** con il materiale pertinente alla storia della città e della regione del Sannio e la documentazione dell'arte e delle tradizioni popolari della provincia. I giardini che affiancano il castello accolgono un lapidario, dedicato ai miliarii della via Traiana, che accoglie inoltre diversi frammenti architettonici romani, alcuni dei quali rinvenuti a largo Feoli. a cura di Chiara Maria Pontillo.

(Translated by Google) Majestic ducal palace. Outside there is a statue of Emperor Julius Caesar and a column with a lion. (Original) Maestoso palazzo ducale. Al suo esterno sono presenti una statua di Giulio Cesare imperatore e una colonna con leone.

(Translated by Google) I would have liked to visit the interior, especially to understand how much of the ancient medieval fortress has been preserved. Unfortunately it remained closed for the entire weekend of the Immaculate Conception, I don't understand why. We could only see the outside gardens. Sin. (Original) Mi sarebbe piaciuto visitare l'interno, soprattutto per capire quanto si è conservato dell'antica fortezza medievale. Purtroppo è rimasto chiuso per tutto il ponte dell'Immacolata, non capisco perché. Abbiamo potuto vedere solo i giardini esterni. Peccato.

(Translated by Google) Historic fortress and symbol of the city of Benevento. Excellent welcome from the pro loco volunteers who gave us the guided tour. Interiors renovated in a modern style and used for office use, so nothing exceptional, except for some underground rooms still in natural stone. The castle was destroyed by bombing several times and rebuilt. Inside, as we were in the Christmas period, we visited the Christmas markets and the rooms with the nativity scene exhibition. I would have given 5 stars if the interiors had been renovated in a style more suited to the historical period of the Rocca. However, it is also worth visiting for the courtyard with garden in front, with a panoramic view of the Libertà district. Furthermore, the Rocca is directly connected to the beautiful Villa Comunale with an adjoining lake. So a beautiful and pleasant walk. (Original) Rocca storica e simbolo della città di Benevento. Ottima accoglienza da parte dei volontari della pro loco che ci hanno fatto fare la visita guidata. Interni ristrutturati in stile moderno e adibiti ad uso ufficio, quindi niente di eccezionale, tranne alcuni ambienti sotterranei ancora in pietra naturale. Il castello è stato più volte abbattuto dai bombardamenti e ricostruito. All’interno, trovandoci nel periodo natalizio, abbiamo visitato i mercatini di Natale e le sale con la mostra di presepi. Avrei dato 5 stelle se gli interni fossero stati ristrutturati in uno stile più consono al periodo storico della Rocca. Comunque vale la pena visitarlo anche per il cortile con giardino antistante, con vista panoramica sul quartiere Libertà. Inoltre la Rocca è collegata direttamente con la bellissima Villa Comunale con annesso laghetto. Quindi una bellissima e gradevole passeggiata.

(Translated by Google) The Rocca dei Rettori is an interesting place, the ticket is free and there are many things to visit inside as you can see from the photos. Inside you can visit many things from antiquity up to today, including many documents relating to the nineteenth century and the unification of Italy. (Original) La Rocca dei Rettori è un posto interessante, il biglietto è gratuito e vi sono molte cose da visitare all'interno come potete osservare dalle foto. All'interno potete visitare molto cose dell'antichità fino ad oggi, tra cui molti documenti riguardanti l'Ottocento e l'Unità di Italia.

The musuem has a very unique design of Medieval times which I have never seen in any places before. There are so many art pieces and any historic pieces were presented and well preserved in here.

Beautiful place to visit with great historical tour of both artwork and incredible early relics. Tour guide was amazing and took time to really explain the various displays.

Great museum in a tiny Italian City

Beautiful place with beautiful collections.

(Translated by Google) A museum well stocked with archaeological finds from various eras in the area, it also contains a very particular art gallery. The guides were kind and detailed in their explanations. The cloister of the church of Santa Sofia is also worth visiting. I highly recommend (Original) Museo molto fornito di reperti archeologici di varie epoche del territorio, contiene anche una pinacoteca molto particolare. Le guide sono state gentili e dettagliate nelle spiegazioni. Merita anche il chiostro della chiesa di Santa Sofia. Consiglio vivamente

(Translated by Google) The first nucleus of the collection dates back to 1873 and was first placed inside the Rocca dei Rettori, currently home to the Historical Section. In the 1930s the provincial administration purchased the Abbey of Hagia Sophia, transforming it into a provincial museum, reorganizing and expanding the exhibition in the following decades. The renovation of part of the rooms in the north wing of the museum dates back to the end of the 1990s, and subsequently the collections were also housed in a wing of the historic Palazzo Casiello. 2014 saw the opening of the Infopoint and the Bookshop with the adjoining “Sculptures and Sarcophagi” section on Piazza Matteotti. The museum collection is one of the most varied, and represents an example of traditional territorial museumisation, that is, a collection that has been built up over time, through a series of donations, purchases and assignments from all over the territory. The museum collects historical evidence starting from the Samnite and Roman periods, passing through the Lombard age, then ranging from the 15th to the 19th century, up to works by the most important national artists of the 20th century. The over 50,000 finds cover a broad chronological span from prehistory to the present day, thanks to which it is possible to experience the construction of taste and awareness of cultural heritage over the centuries. The route develops on the two floors of the monumental complex of Santa Sofia and in some rooms of the historic Palazzo Casiello, according to a chronological sequence. The 12th century Romanesque Cloister belongs to the museum core and, together with the church of Santa Sofia, has been part of the UNESCO serial site "Longobards in Italy: places of power" since 2011. The exhibition also includes the Roman sculptures and sarcophagi section, located inside the Infopoint/Bookshop in Piazza Matteotti. The heritage of the Sannio Museum is completed by the Egyptian Section, located at the Arcos Museum, and the Sant'Ilario Complex in Port'Aurea, both of which can be visited with a single integrated ticket of 6 euros, reduced 4. NEGATIVE NOTE: you cannot pay for entry by credit card, which is absurd for a museum. For the third consecutive year, despite having reported this antics every year, I had to withdraw cash to pay. (Original) Il primo nucleo della collezione risale al 1873 ed ebbe una prima sistemazione all’interno della Rocca dei Rettori, attualmente sede della Sezione Storica. Negli anni 30 l’amministrazione provinciale acquistò l’Abazia di Santa Sofia, trasformandola in museo provinciale, riorganizzando e ampliando l’esposizione nei decenni successivi. Alla fine degli anni Novanta dello scorso secolo, risale la ristrutturazione di parte degli ambienti dell’ala nord del museo, e successivamente le collezioni sono state ospitate anche in un’ala dello storico Palazzo Casiello. Del 2014 è l’apertura dell’Infopoint e del Bookshop con annessa Sezione “Sculture e sarcofagi” su Piazza Matteotti. La collezione museale è delle più varie, e rappresenta un esempio di musealizzazione territoriale di tipo tradizionale, ovvero una collezione che si è costituita nel tempo, mediante una serie di donazioni, acquisti e affidamenti da tutto il territorio. Il museo raccoglie testimonianze storiche che partono dal periodo sannitico e romano, passando per l’età longobarda, quindi spaziando dal ‘400 all’800, fino ad opere dei più importanti artisti del ‘900 nazionale. Gli oltre 50.000 reperti coprono un ampio arco cronologico dalla preistoria ai giorni nostri, grazie ai quali è possibile fare esperienza della costruzione del gusto e della coscienza del patrimonio culturale nei secoli. Il percorso si sviluppa sui due piani del complesso monumentale di Santa Sofia e in alcuni ambienti dello storico Palazzo Casiello, secondo una sequenza cronologica. Appartiene al nucleo museale il Chiostro romanico del XII secolo che, insieme alla chiesa di Santa Sofia, fa parte dal 2011 del sito seriale UNESCO “Longobardi in Italia: i luoghi del potere”. L’esposizione comprende anche la Sezione Sculture e sarcofagi di età romana, collocata all’interno dell’Infopoint/Bookshop in Piazza Matteotti. Completano il patrimonio del Museo del Sannio la Sezione egizia, distaccata presso il Museo Arcos, e il Complesso di Sant’Ilario a Port’Aurea, entrambi visitabili con un unico biglietto integrato di 6 euro, ridotto 4. NOTA NEGATIVA: non si può pagare l'ingresso con carta di credito, caso assurdo per un museo. Per il terzo anno consecutivo, nonostante avessi segnalato ogni anno questa stramberia, ho dovuto prelevare i contanti per pagare.

(Translated by Google) Exceptional museum, full of very important finds for the city of Benevento and the entire Sannio area. The collection is vast and is well displayed. The price is very honest, rightly proportionate to the demand. It is worth a visit, including the cloister of Santa Sofia. (Original) Eccezionale museo, ricco di reperti importantissimi per la città di Benevento e tutta la zona del Sannio. La collezione è vasta ed ed è ben esposta. Il prezzo è onestissimo, proporzionato giustamente alla domanda. Merita una visita, inclusiva anche del chiostro di Santa Sofia.

Very beautiful church in the center of the city. We were there for a wedding and the whole wedding ceremony was amazing.

Amazing church and very interesting museum with a lot of cool information about the history of benevento

Saint Sophia Church is part of UNESCO since 2011 to visit this church is a privilege.

Beautiful little church, on a picturesque Italian square.

Beautiful city

So lovely

Great painting

(Translated by Google) Of an imposing structure, Palazzo Paolo V stands along Corso Garibaldi in Benevento. Its 16th century architecture is not particularly worthy of mention compared to others in the city but the history of its functions has determined its importance as one of the most well-known and important buildings in the city. Seat of the Municipal Administrations, it has been the subject of various restoration interventions but, as often happens in these cases, these only concern the structural interventions and, only marginally, the functional ones. A bar with service inside the room and in the courtyard itself, which was covered by a translucent roof with an iron truss structure, found a natural location in its internal courtyard. In the entrance hall there are side service rooms and others intended for exhibition spaces. The upper floors, although suitable for public use, have remained unused to date despite the continuous demand for spaces for collective functions. (Original) Di struttura imponente, Palazzo Paolo V sorge lungo il Corso Garibaldi di Benevento. La sua architettura del XVI secolo non è particolarmente degna di menzione rispetto ad altre presenti un città ma la storia delle sue funzioni ne ha determinato l'importanza come edificio tra i più noti ed importanti della città. Sede delle Amministrazioni Comunali, è stato oggetto di vari interventi di restauro ma, come spesso accade in questi casi, questi riguardano solo gli interventi strutturali e, solo marginalmente, quelli funzionali. Nel suo cortile interno ha trovato naturale collocazione un Bar con servizio interno alla sala e nel cortile stesso che è stato coperto da una tettoia traslucida con struttura di capriate di ferro. Nell'androne si sviluppano locali laterali di servizio ed altri destinati a spazi espositivi. I piani superiori, pur prestandosi a funzioni di uso pubblico sono rimasti, ad oggi, inutilizzati pur nella continua richiesta di spazi per le funzioni collettive.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful historic building. (Original) Bel Palazzo storico.

(Translated by Google) BEAUTIFUL!!!! Interesting and also well kept. Perhaps a little bare in the interior as it is the municipal headquarters, a former city palace, maaaa.... Interiors, architecturally speaking, superb and well preserved. Worth visiting after reading a little about it (Original) BEL - LIS - SI - MO!!!! Interessante ed anche ben tenuto. Forse un po' spoglio negli interni in quanto sede Municipale, ex palazzo di città, maaaa.... Interni , architettonicamente parlando, superbi e ben conservati. Da visitare dopo aver letto qualcosina su di esso

(Translated by Google) Historic building of Benevento, where until the 1980s it was the seat of the municipality with all the municipal offices. Following restoration it became a building with representative offices. On the ground floor there is a bar, a meeting place for many people (Original) Palazzo storico di Benevento, dove fino agli anni 80 era sede del comune con tutti gli uffici comunali. A seguito di restauro è diventato un palazzo con uffici di rappresentanza. Al piano terra vi è un bar luogo di ritrovo di tante persone

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful bar in Sannio. Fresh and relaxing atmosphere. (Original) Il bar più bello del Sannio. Atmosfera fresca e rilassante.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful building located in the center of Benevento! (Original) Bel palazzo situato nel centro di Benevento!

(Translated by Google) Excellent service Food and drinks I would surely return (Original) Excelente servicio Comida y tragos Seguro volvería

(Translated by Google) Conference on Puc (Original) Convegno sul Puc

We had one of our best meals so far on this trip to Italy at this little place. The owner Alphonso is a gem of a person, a truly great host. The place specializes in authentic local cuisine, made from locally sourced ingredients. We started with the scialapopolo antipasto. I had the linguine with salted fish while my wife had pasta with chickpeas; a local favorite that was not not on the menu. Alphonso’s wife was kind enough to make it for my wife as a special request. The second plate of grilled pork loin was perfection. The meat was tender and full of flavor. Topped the meal off with a slice of home made baba and a shot of expresso. Will definitely be coming back when we visit next. Well worth the detour if you are driving through the area.

Excellent homemade food! Very helpful staff. They didn’t speak English but went out of their way to translate the menu. Authentic Italian ambiance. Recommended!

Thecrestaursnt is not in the tourist area and is a small family run restaurant. However, the food is amazing!!! The service is great and friendly. If you want to eat very well, real italian food, this is a must. It is a non pretentious very good restaurant!

Amazing service and local food. On a chilly night those hearty regional soups are exactly what you need.

My wife and I visited Locanda SCIALAPOPOLO on a Saturday night in mid-October 2019. Two hungry Americans anxiously waiting for resturants to open at 8:00 PM we chose this venue due to its proximity to our B&B and the online reviews. We couldn't have been more fortunate in our selection! Entering the restaurant we were among the first diners seated. Our server, Antonella,took special attention to make sure we understood the menu even though we didn't speak Italian. She brought us uncooked pasta, showed us pictures and was incredibly patient as we made our choices. The food,wine and beer (try the local brew) did not disappoint! If you are in the area, make sure to put Locanda SCIALAPOPOLO on your "don't miss" list....and say hi to Antonella for us!

The best meal we've had during our time in Italy, and that includes all of Rome! Delicious home-cooked food made by the most friendly and attentive nonna. Three of us were vegan and they made us feel at home. It was a perfect evening. Molto bene!

Best meal we have had in Benevento. Friendly local family business with authentic Italian food. Lovely Al fresco dining area under the moonlight. Tourist friendly and absolutely the most fantastic service and food we received from our waiter Giuseppe. 12/10

Amazing shoe lace pasta!

Family holiday. 14 of us dined here every day, each meal was impeccable, the waiters were attentive and hard working. The chef needs a Pat on the back as the food is delicious. Well done and I recommend to everyone.

Amazing food!!! Fantastic hospitality. We had 2 incrediable dinners at this restaurant. Met the owner and had some laughs. They made us feel very welcome!!! It gets really busy so make reservations!! ❤️

The terrasse is greatly located, with a fantastic view on the Roman arch. The service is friendly, albeit at the “Italian pace” so it is best if you have a bit of time. The dishes are savoury and cheap. All in all, a very good address.

We had 9 people in our group and they accommodated us with ease. Mostly locals eating here, but our touristy group felt quite at home. Very warm atmosphere. The 4th generation owner came by our table and was very hospitable. He didn’t speak English; we didn’t speak much Italian, but it didn’t matter. We were there during Christmas holidays and we ate traditional Christmas dishes from the region, as recommended by the waiter. Felt like a special meal. Also, they have a huge wine selection, plus the local liqueur, Strega, which has a fun story. Highly recommend this family owned place.

This place is amazing! The buffet is perfect, as is the pizza, and the gnocchi, and the pasta--all of it! (Don't miss the tartufo either.) I go to Benevento for business and I avoided this place because it is in such a strange location, but it will be the first place I go from now on.

Wonderful service, interesting local cuisine and reasonable prices. We each had a pasta dish, a main meat dish and coffees and paid 95 euro in total. The staff were very friendly and even offered us some free dessert once we were done.

Gino e Pina features a broad menu that reflects local ingredients and dishes. The artichoke & pork lasagne (as it were) first course dish is particularly lovely. Friendly and fast service and the price works out well. Two courses, wine and coffees came to €25 each including a small tip.

Great place for eating! I went there looking for a typical Neapolitan pizza and what a big surprise, super low price pizza (medium size pizza 6€), delicious and even the owner shows up to ask us if everything was Ok! On top of that, the place was really nice and delightful.

Delicious food, great atmosphere, wonderful service. The owner treated us superbly, he went out of his way to make us feel comfortable (Americans). We will be returning.

Huge plates, delicious!

(Translated by Google) We ate very well. The appetizers were so plentiful that some couldn't finish the starters. The staff is courteous and accommodated us in everything. They were also available and prepared for gluten free. (Original) Abbiamo mangiato molto bene. Gli antipasti erano così abbondanti che alcuni non sono riusciti a finire i primi. Il personale è cortese è ci ha accobtantato in tutto. Sono stati anche disponibili e preparati per il senza glutine.

Good service and really good food especially the pizza. Thanks for the nice experience.

若い職人が大きな窯でピザをせっせと焼き上げていく。絶対おすすめのレストランです。ジャナーラピザがおいしいです。 (Translated by Google) A young craftsman is working hard to bake pizza in a large kiln. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Janara pizza is delicious.

Excellent pizza and starters, kind but slow service, noisy (on Saturday night), located in the historic center, good value for money

Delicious pizza!

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