Montesarchio: Guided Walking Tour with the Castle and the Crater of Assteas Montesarchio: Guided Walking Tour with Castle and Assteas Crater

Explore Montesarchio with a guide, stroll through the historic old town and visit the Museum of the Caudine Samnium in the Castle, where you'll see the Assteas Crater, a famous masterpiece of antiquity.
Discover Montesarchio, a charming town in the Caudina Valley, on a guided walking tour through alleyways, historical sites and extraordinary archaeological treasures. Accompanied by a tour guide, retrace the various eras that have left their mark on ancient Caudium, one of the most important centers of the Caudine Samnites.

Stroll through the historic old town and see how the streets, buildings and panoramic views tell the story of the city's evolution. Along the route, listen to stories and interesting facts about the area, the Samnite civilization and the events that made the Caudine Valley famous.

Then head to Montesarchio Castle, a monumental complex that overlooks the surrounding landscape and houses the National Archaeological Museum of Sannio Caudino. Enter the museum with your guide and discover artifacts from the ancient centers of Caudium, Saticula and Telesia. Grave goods, ceramics and exquisite figurative vases bear witness to the cultural and commercial contacts developed over the centuries with the Greek and Etruscan-Campanian world.

The most exciting moment of the visit will be seeing the famous Assteas krater, also known as the Rape of Europa vase. Get up close to this masterpiece from the 4th century BC and admire its refined figures, rich colors and extraordinary narrative power. Your guide will help you interpret the mythological scene and tell you the adventurous story of the artifact, which was stolen illegally, taken abroad and finally returned to Italy.

Conclude the experience with a new awareness of the historical and artistic richness of Montesarchio, a true gateway to the memory of the Caudine Samnium.

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