Antico Borgo Calitri
The Antico Borgo Calitri is a stunning residential medieval hamlet, where a select of variety of activities and attractions canibe found. It takes about an eight minute walk from one side to the other side on the Antico Borgo Calitri. The Borgo is embraced by the more modern part of Calitri and takes about an eight minute walk to get to the more modern section. Calitri is bustling and busy in certain parts of the day where between 1-4pm everyone goes home for lunch or nap, then it become alive again.The Antico Borgo Calitri is in the oldest section of the 6,500-strong town and is dominated by the castle which predates the 12th century. The town is known to locals as the 'Positano d'Irpinia' because its pastel colors and architecture reflect those of the villages on the Amalfi coast. Calitri is surrounded by idyllic countryside interspersed with rivers, lakes, fields, woods and archeological ruins.
Here, old folk traditions are very much woven into every day life, with the whole community working towards keeping their ancestor's heritage alive and at the same time maintaining the high standards of service that an excellent location, a variety of traditions, and a rich agriculture-based economy permits. Those spending time in the area can enjoy the many village fairs, local food festivals, markets and commemorative processions that take place in the piazzas and the alleys of little villages in Irpinia and Vulture.
Many itineraries to choose ranging from those focusing on medieval archeology, thermal baths, wine production and tasting , to those focusing on traditional arts, learning the local cuisine , ceramics and needlepoint. Visitors can partake in all of these, safe in the knowledge that by doing so they will be helping keep these traditions alive. Alternatively, one can benefit from the calitri peace and quiet and the relaxed country living to just get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
