Discover Casalbuono: History, Nature and Bean Culture

Casalbuono combines a historically shaped townscape with trails along the Calore River, activities close to nature and its own culinary tradition. The historic centre preserves its medieval character and invites you to shape your journey around culture, activity and regional specialties.

Historic Centre with Castle and Churches

The Castello Baronale, also known as Palazzo Baronale, is located in the historic centre. It stands at the top of a hill and was built around 1200 as the residence of the Sanseverino family. The Castello Baronale is designated as accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

Casalbuono's religious buildings include the Chiesa dell'Addolorata. It was built in 1596 and has a single-nave layout. Inside are statues of Saint Joseph and the Madonna Addolorata. This church is also designated as accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The Chiesa Madre Santa Maria delle Grazie is likewise located in the historic centre. Its stone portal gives 1528 as the probable year of construction.

When strolling through the narrow lanes, Palazzo Romanelli is one of the sights you can include in your tour of the town. This allows you to discover Casalbuono's medieval character not only through individual buildings, but also through the structure of the centre.

Along the Calore

The Sentiero Natura ed Ippovia runs along the Calore River. The route is designed for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as for horse riding. Rest areas, viewpoints and picnic areas give the route different opportunities to stop and spend time. The Sentiero Natura ed Ippovia is designated as accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

Another scenic perspective is offered by the route from Casalbuono to the sources of the Calore River. The entire route runs through the regional protected area “Riserva Naturale Foce Sele-Tanàgro”.

Active Days and Recreation Close to Nature

The Parco Avventura Feudo del Monaco is set in natural surroundings. Adults and children can take part there in sports and various types of sporting activities. The park is designated as accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. In addition to visiting historic buildings, Casalbuono therefore also offers a starting point for a more active day of travel.

Fagiolo San Pasquale and Local Tradition

A distinctive culinary feature of the town is the Fagiolo San Pasquale from Casalbuono. The beans are kidney-shaped and belong to the Borlotto type. Their base colour is beige, while the speckling is very dark and almost black. In traditional cultivation, these bean ecotypes are grown together with maize; its stalks serve as supports for the legumes.

Every year, Casalbuono hosts a festival in honour of the Fagiolo di Casalbuono. Bean cultivation is therefore just as much a part of the town's identity as the castle, the churches and the trails along the Calore. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can consider whether you would like to focus your trip on historical discoveries, active days outdoors or regional specialties. Casalbuono offers concrete opportunities for all these interests, without requiring you to commit to just one type of trip.

More Destinations for Your Trip

If you would like to discover more places in addition to Casalbuono, you can continue to Pioppi, Stio, San Marzano Sul Sarno, Torchiara, San Mango Piemonte, Sapri, Lustra and Oliveto Citra.

For the higher-level travel overview: Salerno.