Avellino district, Campania, Italy

Places to visit near Caposele

Caposele is a town in Avellino district, Campania, Italy, home to about 1,139 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 museums. The must-see places are Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (1 km), Monte Cervialto (11 km) and Lago di Conza (13 km).

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Caposele, Campania
Caposele, Avellino district, Campania, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Caposele at a glance

Location
Avellino district, Campania, Italy
Population
about 1,139
Coordinates
40.8155° N, 15.2234° E
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Caposele

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Forts & heritage near Caposele

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caposele. The closest is Convento di San Francesco A Folloni (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Caposele

60 churches within 100 km of Caposele. The closest is Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caposele

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caposele. The closest is Monte Cervialto (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Caposele

16 museums within 100 km of Caposele. The closest is Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Caposele

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Caposele. The closest is Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Caposele

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Caposele. The closest is Torre Angellara (49 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Caposele

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caposele
  2. 11 km Monte Cervialto · viewpoint, Avellino
  3. 8 km Monte Polveracchio · viewpoint, Salerno
  4. 18 km Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore · church, Avellino
  5. 4 km Convento di San Francesco A Folloni · heritage site, Avellino
  6. 28 km Lago di Conza · lake, Potenza
  7. 13 km Back to Caposele

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From travellers near Caposele

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caposele by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage15134Convento di San Francesco A Folloni (19 km)
    Churches760Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints927Monte Cervialto (11 km)
    Museums516Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (31 km)
    Beaches & coast14Torre Angellara (49 km)
    Caves13Grotte di Castelcivita (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lago di Conza (13 km)
    Other attractions11Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (1 km)
    Temples01Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1) (78 km)
    Treks01Path of Gods (78 km)
    Parks01Villa di Portici (93 km)

    Caposele: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caposele?

    Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (attraction, about 1 km), Monte Cervialto (viewpoint, about 11 km), Lago di Conza (lake, about 13 km), Monte Polveracchio (viewpoint, about 16 km), Convento di San Francesco A Folloni (heritage site, about 19 km), Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore (church, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Caposele?

    41 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Caposele?

    Convento di San Francesco A Folloni, about 19 km by road; Complesso Monumentale del Monte (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Caposele?

    Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore, about 20 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caposele?

    Monte Cervialto, about 11 km by road; Monte Polveracchio (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caposele?

    Start in Caposele, visit Monte Cervialto, then Monte Polveracchio, then Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore, then Convento di San Francesco A Folloni, then Lago di Conza, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caposele?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Caposele

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Caposele’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Caposele on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.