Cultural heritage

The votive aedicule

The territory of Filignano is spotted with a great number of votive niches. There are several dozens, built by the popular devotion along the roads connecting the boroughs. They are often adorned with sophisticated maiolicas of neapolitan school. More images

Churches

There are three main churches. The parish of Filignano, with its Church of The Immaculate Conception, also include the SS Crocefisso Church of Selvone. The parich of Cerasuolo, among its S. Pasquale Bylon church, include the small church of Pantano, S. Maria delle Grazie. More images

Dry stone walls

Short dry stone walls (Macere) are a feature of the landscape. They were built by the peasants since the Middle Ages with stones extracted from the soil while tilling, enclosing terraces and making cultivation possible on the slopes. Today they still have an important role for the hydrogeological stability of the territory. More images

Tholos

Scattered in the woods around Filignano dozens of these ancient shelters can be found. These are stone huts build with dry walls, of conic shape culminating in beautiful vaults. The building technique is extremely old.

 

 

 

 

Archaeology

The buildings of the High Volturno Valley are the result of successive aggregations.
Barns, cellars and other structures devoted to different functions are usually part of the buildings.
Construction materials were always those available on site.

 

Architectural features

The buildings of the High Volturno Valley are the result of successive aggregations.
Barns, cellars and other structures devoted to different functions are usually part of the buildings. More