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Benevento Private Walking Tour
2 h
Private
By walk
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About this activity
Itinerary of the Tour:
- The Arch of Trajan is the symbol of the city. It is 15m high and remained intact and rich in decorations,as a commemoration of the glorious feats of the Emperor.
- The Cathedral, founded in XVII century and later completely restructured, keeps the façade and the bell tower from the original structure.
- The church of Santa Sofia, founded in XVIII century by the Longobards, is the most evocative monument in Benevento and it is a masterpiece of Middle Age architecture. The church has an unusual star-shaped plan like the famous Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, with pillars and columns of Roman origin. The cloister is magnificent and dates back to the XII century.
- In the monastery of Santa Sofia is located the Provincial Museum of Sannio with an archaeological section containing prehistoric relics, Greek and Italic ceramics, Egyptian, Hellenistic and Roman statues. The medieval section is also rich of tools, sculpture, jewelry and paintings dating from Baroque to the 1900’s.
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- The Arch of Trajan is the symbol of the city. It is 15m high and remained intact and rich in decorations,as a commemoration of the glorious feats of the Emperor.
- The Cathedral, founded in XVII century and later completely restructured, keeps the façade and the bell tower from the original structure.
- The church of Santa Sofia, founded in XVIII century by the Longobards, is the most evocative monument in Benevento and it is a masterpiece of Middle Age architecture. The church has an unusual star-shaped plan like the famous Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, with pillars and columns of Roman origin. The cloister is magnificent and dates back to the XII century.
- In the monastery of Santa Sofia is located the Provincial Museum of Sannio with an archaeological section containing prehistoric relics, Greek and Italic ceramics, Egyptian, Hellenistic and Roman statues. The medieval section is also rich of tools, sculpture, jewelry and paintings dating from Baroque to the 1900’s.
Included
- Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the Tour
Not included
- Transportation
- Meals
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- It's possible to arrange the trasportation to Benevento from your accomodation in Campania or from Airport or Central Stration in Naples
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Sport
25%
