Avellino district, Campania, Italy

Places to visit near Santomenna

Santomenna is a town in Avellino district, Campania, Italy, home to about 473 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 museums. The must-see places are Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (10 km), Lago di Conza (10 km) and Castello di Muro Lucano (18 km).

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

Santomenna at a glance

Location
Avellino district, Campania, Italy
Population
about 473
Coordinates
40.8068° N, 15.3264° E
Places within 50 km
32 (32 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 Santomenna

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Forts & heritage near Santomenna

122 forts & heritage within 100 km of Santomenna. The closest is Castello di Muro Lucano (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Santomenna

56 churches within 100 km of Santomenna. The closest is Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Santomenna

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Santomenna. The closest is Monte Cervialto (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Santomenna

11 museums within 100 km of Santomenna. The closest is Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Santomenna

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Santomenna. The closest is Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Santomenna

3 caves within 100 km of Santomenna. The closest is Grotte di Castelcivita (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Santomenna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Santomenna
  2. 18 km Castello di Muro Lucano · heritage site, Potenza
  3. 42 km Monte Calvo · viewpoint, Salerno
  4. 5 km Monte Polveracchio · viewpoint, Salerno
  5. 8 km Monte Cervialto · viewpoint, Avellino
  6. 23 km Lago di Conza · lake, Potenza
  7. 10 km Back to Santomenna

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From travellers near Santomenna

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How to reach Santomenna

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Santomenna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage12122Castello di Muro Lucano (18 km)
    Churches856Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints626Monte Cervialto (21 km)
    Museums211Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (41 km)
    Caves13Grotte di Castelcivita (45 km)
    Beaches & coast03Torre Angellara (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lago di Conza (10 km)
    Other attractions11Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (10 km)
    Treks01Path of Gods (88 km)
    Temples01Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1) (89 km)

    Santomenna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Santomenna?

    Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (attraction, about 10 km), Lago di Conza (lake, about 10 km), Castello di Muro Lucano (heritage site, about 18 km), Monte Cervialto (viewpoint, about 21 km), Monte Polveracchio (viewpoint, about 24 km), Monte Calvo (viewpoint, about 28 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Santomenna?

    Castello di Muro Lucano, about 18 km by road; Convento di San Francesco A Folloni (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Santomenna?

    Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore, about 31 km by road; Abbazia di San Michele (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Santomenna?

    Monte Cervialto, about 21 km by road; Monte Polveracchio (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Santomenna?

    Start in Santomenna, visit Castello di Muro Lucano, then Monte Calvo, then Monte Polveracchio, then Monte Cervialto, then Lago di Conza, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Santomenna?

    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 Santomenna

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