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Italy - Information on Guardia Sanframondi in the Province of Benevento

Guardia Sanframondi, village of Longobard and Norman origins, has still got a medioeval aspect. The current built-up area developed around a castle built in 1139 and wished for by Raone, Norman progenitor of the Sanframondo family. Recently restored, the castle keeps entirely its ancient grandeur and majesty. The village first belonged to the Sanframondo, then passed to the Della Marra and then to the Sanframondo again until 1483, when it became a possesion of the Carafa until the fall of feudalism in 1806.

The village is plunged in a marvellous natural environment rich in vineyards and olive groves: its d.o.c. wine “Guardiolo”, famous in Italy and abroad, represents the main economical resource.

Every seven years important religious events take place, still keeping the original medioeval characteristics: after the 15 August the entire population participates in the Penitential Processions of Our Lady of the Assumption organized in the four quarters of the village. Groups of “Flagellants”, penitents wearing a white cowl who beat their breast to blood, also participate in the processions.

NOT TO BE MISSED:
1. Historical centre
2. Castle
3. Several baroque palaces
4. Church of Our Lady of the Assumtpion
5. Church of Annunziata
6. Church of St. Sebastiano

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