Scapoli
Town of zampognas
Still today, skilled craftsmen carefully build these ancient instruments, which are a sort of folk symbol in the upper Volturno Valley.
The name "Scapoli" could derive from the Latin words scopulus (cliff) or scopulae (mountain side).
- Population: 952
- Elevation: 611 metres asl
Walks and excursions
(MD1) Tourist-nature trail from Colle Papa to Colle Rotondo
Historic sites
Ancient medieval village featuring the castle of marquise Battiloro and sentinels' ramparts.
The Romanesque church of Madonna delle Grazie is 3 km far from Scapoli.
Interesting facts and places
Zampogna museum
Celebrations
Zampogna international exhibition and market (last Sunday of July)
Traditions
Creation and use of zampognas in Fontecostanza
Gastronomy
Abbuoti, sagne e fagioli, pezzata, ravioli alla montanara.
Scapoli
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
Scapoli
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
