Baselice

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Baselice is a small town in the province of Benevento whose origins date back to year 1000 a.c. Located in the Fortore Valley  it still  bear witness from its ancient history. The two gates leading into the old  village are still very well preserved, Porta da Piedi  (Foot Gate) in roman style and Porta da Capo (Head gate) in a gothic style and the  ancient Torre del Capitano (Tower of the Captain).  There are several building with interesting details belonging to aristocratic families. In the Paleonthological Museum of Baselice  you may admire an extraordinary collection of local fossils and minerals dating back to millions of years ago.