Savignano Irpino
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Savignano Irpino, is a comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. It is located 718 meters above sea level. It is towards the east of Avellino up in the Cervaro Valley, near the border of the Foggia Province.
The village is split into two areas, Scalo is the bottom part where there is a Railway Station and a commercial area. The upper part is mostly residential and this is where the Piazza is located.
[edit] History
The name Savignano derives from the Latin word 'Sabinianum, Sabinus'. Savignano Irpino was previously known as Savignano Di Puglia; this was updated in the mid 1900's; within regional changes.
Savignano has historical archaeological remains from the pre-Roman and Roman era.
In the Ferrara district the ruins of a Norman fort can be seen. In 1416 it was a fiefdom of Francesco Sforza and from the 17th century belonged to the Guevara family.
On June 11, 2006, the population of Savignano Irpino will vote in a referendum the opportunity to leave Campania and be part of Apulia. [1]
[edit] Main sights
The main attractions are the Fontana Angelica built in 1912, the Old Church and St Anna's Chapel. Another important sight is the Castle of Ghenvara. Set at the highest point in the village is a Cross overlooking the village and Valley. The city has a festival every year to celebrate its Patron Saint St Anna which takes place in July.
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