Opulent, over the top, grandiose, extravagant... These…read morewords don't do justice to all I saw today. With 280+ acres this place is 5 stories tall and over: 1.48 MILLION SQ FT, 1200 rooms, 1000 fireplaces, 1700 windows!!! The backyard is just as lavish as the inside of the home; I've never seen a residence like this. As I write this I'm still at a loss for words at the sheer scale of the property. We spent 5 hours here and logged over 10 miles walked! If you have the chance it's worth doing, especially if you like history, architecture or just getting your steps in with unique things to see.

This is a stunning place with amazing grounds and gardens! Unfortunately, the inside was closed,…read morehowever, the gardens are lovely, and it's also nice to pay 10 Euros per person for a golf cart to take your party up and down the hill to see all the gardens without having to walk uphill in the heat.

Very imposing and impressive structure, not well known in the expat community. At the base on the…read moreeast side, there is some parking next to what I think is a monument commemorating the struggles associated with unification (but not sure). From this location you will be able to assess the scale of the design as you can climb into some of the arches closest to the ground. On the west side there is a local switch-back road that will lead you to the entrance to the top of the aqueduct. If you have a small car (A or B class) you can drive off the main road right up to the gate. There is a small olive grove where people have parked their cars and turned around. May be private property so be careful. The gate is normally opened and you can freely walk across the span. We did not as we had some items in the car that we did not want to leave. Great views of the valley in both direction from the to of the span. This is now on our list of sites to take visitors.

Anfiteatro Romano is one of the most ancient Roman amphitheater of ancient Rome and a remarkable…read morehistorical importance. In fact, there are no underlying structures. It was good to learn the history and such a beautiful experience. In addition to the amphitheater in Avella you can also visit the Roman Tombs and the Norman castle.