//
Comune in Campania, Italy
Photo: Razzairpina at Italian Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Calitri is a city in Campania. Its population is roughly 6,500.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Museo della Cermica
It houses samples of Calitrian ceramics, dating from antiquity to modern times. The permanent ceramics exhibit is in the restored Borgo Castello, which owes its name to the ancient feudal castle that once occupied this site, but was destroyed by repeated earthquakes through the centuries. The present day ceramics industry and its practitioners have a centuries-old history, and thus the exhibit houses various sections, including one dedicated to contemporary ceramics.
Chiesa dell' Annunziata
Built in 1577 and restored toward the end of the 17th century, it has an artistic stone portal with lunette and several 18th century paintings by Cavallino.
Museo delle Scienze Interattive
Instruments and mechanical devices designed to provide an entertaining approach to science for museum visitors.
Chiesa Dell'immacolata Concezione
It was open for worship in 1714 and completely rebuilt after the 1980 earthquake. Noteworthy is the 17th century statue of St Vitus and that of the Immaculate Conception, dated 1730. A permanent nativity scene, of great value, set in the church crypt, reproduces the narrow streets of the old town, some of which are no longer in existence. The objects on display are centuries old and come from various churches in town.
Sentiero della Cupa
A nature trail amid the countryside greenery leading to the site of an ancient legend.
Lago delle Canne
The lake abounds in a rich variety of fish (trout, carp, et al.), in a fascinating natural setting, ensconced in the Castiglione Forest, whose fauna includes boars, hares, foxes, and badgers, as well as blackbirds, hawks, woodcock, and quail.
Museo della Civilta Contadina
Houses objects and tools pertaining to the peasant life of the past.
Chiesa di San Canio
Among the other works of art in this church are three splendid paintings representing St Canion Falls, the Adoration of the Holy Sacrament, and the Presentation in the Temple.
Casa del Comune
The building, formerly a convent for Benedictine nuns, dates back to the second half of the 16th century. Its present appearance is the result of restoration done after the 1930 earthquake. The original oratory and some cells have been preserved.
Each course includes demonstrations, preparation, cooking, and tasting.
Visit the vineyard to be educated on various type of wines grapes, climates, and soils. Back in the cellar, learn the history of wine and how the wine was made.
Wine tasting
Learn the mechanics of serving wine (glasses, bottles, corks, corkscrews, and various paraphernalia). Subjects covered: how to taste the wine, principles of food and wine matching, buying wine for your cellar. Campania, Basilicata, and Puglia wines are sampled.
Spend a day in the workshop of Vito Zabatto, a renowned local sculptor, who will teach you the antique art of Italian Pompeiian-style sculpting, where vases and statues are fashioned out of strips of clay.
A range of freshly made ice cream.
Calitrian cuisine.
Local food, very lively, very central.
Pizza or other Italian recipes and cocktails.
An osteria serving good local wines and food of Calitrian style. Expect to pay €3-4 for a meal. Excellent cooks. Gets very busy with the locals so get there early.
Desserts and biscuits.
Self-catering holiday rental in a charming medieval village house. Weekly/long weekend rent by owner. Sleeps 2-4 guests.
Bed and breakfast in the medieval part of the village. It is a three-story building of historical importance. The ground floor of the palazzo dates back as far as the end of the 15th century and is characterized by vaulted-ceiling cellars. Many internal sections of the palazzo are strengthened in wood, on which carved and painted heraldic decorations can be seen on display. The palazzo has been completely restructured with a view to maintaining all the characteristics. The design has been carefully preserved.
Bari, 2½ hours Lacedonia, follow the blue and white street signs for Bisaccia. When you hit Bisaccia follow the blue and white street signs for Calitri. Naples (Napoli), 1 hr 20 min.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Salerno · Regional · QSR
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Calitri and Italy.
Travel tipsUnderstand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.
7 min read
Travel tipsComplete 2026 guide to global tourist taxes and access fees. Compare entry fees in Venice, Bali, Bhutan, Kyoto, and Edinburgh, and learn how to pay them.
8 min read
Travel tipsFind out how much does a trip to Italy cost in 2026. Compare realistic daily budgets for hotels, food, trains, and museum entry across three travel styles.
8 min read
Travel tipsEstimate your Europe trip cost for 2 weeks in 2026. Compare realistic budgets for lodging, Eurail trains, dining, and sightseeing across three styles.
8 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.