Montesarchio and Bethlehem

Montesarchio

Country: Italy

Date of Agreement: 21 November 2008

Current Mayor: Antonio Izzo

Website: https://www.comune.montesarchio.bn.it/

Montesarchio (Latin: Caudium; Greek: Καύδιον) is a comune in the Province of Benevento, Campania, southern Italy. It is located 18 km south-east of Benevento in the Valle Caudina at the foot of Monte Taburno. The commune was granted the official status of City (Città) by a presidential decree of 31 July 1977.

Main sights

•        The D'Avalos Castle, later turned into a jail by the Bourbon Kings of Two Sicilies.

•        Abbey of St. Nicholas.

•        Church of St. Francis.

•        Ancient marble fountain, in the main square.