Avellino is the capital of the province and lies at 348 metres on the sea level, in the heart of a valley which opens up between the mountains of the Campano Appenine Range. At Vellico one can visit the beautiful cathedral, built in the XIII century and later rebuilt.Around the cathedral the part of Avellino that has a typical medieval imprint developed. Leaving the center behind one can see the new parts of the city developing.