Casa colonica in Pietrastornina

The cluster sits in the Partenio Mountains of the Campanian Apennines. The Parco Regionale del Partenio covers this area. Montevergine and the Sanctuary of Montevergine are nearby on the massif above Mercogliano. The nearest town of size is Avellino, which has the main services, shops and rail connections in the provincial capital. This part of Irpinia is known for chestnut woods, hazelnuts and inland mountain villages.