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Calitri is in Campania, a region very well known both in Italy and abroad as the
homeland of pizza, mozzarella, and of romantic melodies. The Borgo Antico Calitri is located in the centre of Italy - halfway between the ruins of Pompeii and the Amalfi coast to the west and Magna Graecia to the east

The area around Calitri is sprinkled with castles, aristocratic palazzos and delightful locations soaked in history and tradition, ridged with hills and valleys and marked by the ancient trails along which Hannibal and his legions marched when setting off to attack ancient Rome 2,000 years ago. Twenty centuries later, these lands are still completely intact. Here, visitors can wander around and re-discover ancient worlds, visit abbeys and monasteries reminiscent of times gone by, enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine and wine, bask in the sun, and fill their time with exciting sports and cultural activities. This combination of factors make Calitri a unique holiday location where homebuyers can go to switch off and recharge their batteries.

The Antico Borgo Calitri is in the oldest section of the 6,500-strong town of Calitri and is dominated by the castle which predates the 12th century. The town is known to locals in the Irpinia area as the Positano d'Irpinia because its pastel colours and architecture are reminiscent of villages on the Amalfi coast. Calitri is surrounded by idyllic countryside interspersed with rivers, lakes, fields, woods and archeological ruins. It's origins are lost in the mists of time, and the town and the areas around it are dotted with archeological remains dating back to ancient Rome and beyond. In the centuries following the decline of the Roman Empire the area became an important route of communication and transport connecting the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic coast. It fell under the control of Fedric II of Svevia during his reign in the 12th century and was then subjected to Spanish dominion, and later became difficult to visit when many locals turned into makeshift highway men to combat the Napoleonic dominion of the 1800s. This turned the region into an isolated, insecure and poor area, which in turn encouraged workers and families in the early 1900s to emigrate to the richer north of Italy as well as North and South America in search of a better future, which led many a household to be abandoned.

The local economy also suffered from an earthquake in the 1980s similar to one that took place in the region of Umbria in 1997. History has helped mould the gastronomical customs of the area. Most of the typical mouthwatering dishes are based on home-grown agricultural produce, meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables. Age-old recipes passed down through generations are still prevalent today and are founded on the traditions of the healthy Mediterranean diet. Local wines are also an important attraction, some of which, like the Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, Lacrymae Christi, Taurasi and the Aglianico, are well known and appreciated around the world.

The Antico Borgo is structurally a labyrinth of ancient palazzos, rustic ironwork, marble stairways and engravings. The houses have thick stone walls designed to seal cold or warm air in, making the internal ambiance more comfortable depending on the season. Its wine cellars, meandering medieval passageways, chiselled entrance ways, marble engravings, sun-kissed courtyards and rooftops are a snapshot of a bygone area. The Borgo has the added bonus of a unique view over the valley.

How to get to Calitri

Airports
	Naples: 1 hour 20 minutes.
	Rome: 3 hours 30 minutes.
	Bari 2 hours 30 minutes.
By road from Naples
	Take the A30 to the Avellino Est exit. Follow the Ofantina state road towards Lioni-Calitri.
By road from Rome
	Take the A1 towards Naples and then the A30 to the Avellino Est exit.
By road from Bari
	Take the A16 towards north/Candela in the direction of Naples. Turn off at the Vallata exit and follow the signs for Calitri.