Benevento is a city that went down in history as the site of a battle between the Romans and the armies of Epirus led by Pyrrus. This is where the Pyrrhic victory is derived from. Many interesting ancient monuments have been preserved here.
In ancient times, Benevento was a rich and large city that flourished along the trade route. Many monuments from this period have survived to this day, including the Arch of Trajan, the remains of the theater and the old road leading to Brindisi.
In the 10th century, Benevento became the seat of bishops and it remained under the authority of the church until the unification of Italy in the 19th century. Sophia Cathedral and Rocca dei Rettori Castle. You can also see fragments of city fortifications and historic tenement houses and palaces. In the city center you will find the small park of Villa Comunale di Benevento.
