First mentioned c. 92 AD Demonym(s) Padulesi Local time Monday 4:40 PM Postal code 82020 Dialling code 0824 | Elevation 320 m (1,050 ft) Area 44.7 km² | |
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Frazioni Bosco Verdito, Calore Sandriano, Ignazio Forno Nuovo, Monte Capriano Carpinelli, Orticelli, Orticelli Montefollo, Piana, Piana Ferrara, Ravano, Saglieta, San Giuseppe, Serre Capitolo, Soloni, Torre Weather 17°C, Wind W at 14 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
Paduli is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania. It is located on a rocky spur between the Calore and Tammaro rivers, about 60 km northeast of Naples and about 9 km northeast of Benevento.
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Map of 82020 Paduli, Province of Benevento, Italy
History
Paduli, under the name "Batulum" is first mentioned along with other localities in Samnium, in the eighth book of the poem Punica by Silius Italicus, although its exact location is never described. At some point after which, the name "Batulum" changed to "Padulum", and finally to "Paduli"
Excavations at Forum Novum revealed inscriptions citing Paduli as a consular post along the Roman road Via Traiana.
After the end of Avegin rule, Paduli was part of territory split amongst many noble families, including the Cybo, the Patinelli, the Caricciolo families. In 1726, this territory was sold to the Coscia family, who built a palace to the De Vivo family in the ruins of the castle that once housed the counts of Ariano.
In modern times, the historical district of Paduli remains largely dilapidated and still referred to as "Batulum"
Culture
Paduli is known locally for a number of unique cultural institutions.