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Mugnano del Cardinale is an Italian municipality in the Province of Avellino, in Campania. It is located in a valley created by the Acqualonga stream, at the foot of the mountains of western Irpinia, an ideal destination for long and oxygenating hikes in the dense woods that surround it, but also a renowned place of pilgrimage, thanks to the presence of the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena.
This town is specialized and known worldwide for the production of cured meats.
In Mugnano del C.le, in addition to the cured meat factories, you will find small shops and bars, very beautiful ice cream parlors, restaurants, pizzerias, sandwich shops, and a small shopping center. The locals, the Mugnanesi, are very kind and hospitable.
The Sanctuary is located in a unique position allowing access to many other Sanctuaries and places of interest.
Located near Naples, the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena is an ideal base for visiting the city. Naples is a favored destination for many Italian and foreign tourists who love culture and art. It is rich in churches, among which stands out the Cathedral of San Gennaro, the Patron Saint of Naples. The blood of San Gennaro miraculously liquefies every year on September 19th. The area of Naples is also home to a natural wonder, Mount Vesuvius, a volcano of great historical importance. For all those who love nature, a visit to Vesuvius is a must!
The nearby Sorrento Peninsula is a triumph of natural beauty and breathtaking views overlooking the sea. There are characteristic villages perched on the Coast where Sorrento is located and devotees can visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Amalfi, on the Amalfi Coast. For those seeking complete relaxation and time for endless meditation, these locations are ideal.
Other interesting sites include Pompeii - with its Ruins and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary -, the Sanctuary of Montevergine (in the province of Avellino) dedicated to the Madonna (Mamma Schiavona) and the Sanctuary of Saint Gerard Majella (in Materdomini, a hamlet of Caposele in the province of Avellino).
Day trips can easily be made to Rome, the Abbey of Monte Cassino (FR), San Giovanni Rotondo (the earthly home of Saint Pio), Monte Sant’Angelo in Gargano (FG) for Saint Michael the Archangel, Salerno for Saint Matthew and Lanciano (CH) for the Eucharistic Miracle. Furthermore, not too far away, you can visit Assisi for Saint Francis.
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From Mugnano del Cardinale, with public buses, you can reach Avellino, the provincial capital (20 km) and Naples (40 km).
You can also reach Naples by train via the Circumvesuviana railway line, departing from Baiano about 3 km away.
Other places of interest such as Sorrento, Pompeii, Rome can be easily reached.
About 2 km away is the entrance to the A16 Naples / Bari motorway toll booth.
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