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AquiloniaAquilonia, province of Avellino, Campania, Italy Aquilonia is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, part of the Campania region of Italy. It is situated in mountainous terrain in the eastern part of Avellino, at an elevation of 750 m.
The town was originally part of Samnium; the Samnite Wars came to an end in 293 BC with the Samnites' defeat by the Romans in the battle of Aquilonia nearby. Later the Lombards called the town Carbonara or Carunar because a major local occupation was charcoal making, but the original name was restored after the unification of Italy. On 23 July 1930 a major earthquake destroyed the town, and it was rebuilt at a higher location nearb Two of the main characteristics of this quaint Irpinian village are silence and tranquillity, making it perfect for those seeking relaxation and harmony with nature. For those who enjoy fishing, the artificial lake of San Pietro (Lago di San Pietro) has a lot to offer. The Etnographic Museum of Rural Civilization (Museo Etnografico della Civilta' Contadina) offers insights into the local traditions and customs. The ruins of the ancient village of Aquilonia can be found nearby, inside the Archaeological Park of Aquilonia (Parco Archeologico). 18 kilometres from Calitri, 22 minutes' drive.
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