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Nestled in the heart of the Benevento province, Apice is a unique village split between past and present. Its charm lies in its dual identity: Old Apice, abandoned after the 1962 earthquake, and New Apice, built to house displaced residents. This division tells a powerful story of resilience and memory. Walking through Old Apice feels like stepping into a suspended tale.
Among haunting ruins, deconsecrated churches, stone arches, and evocative silences, the old town now lives as an open-air museum. Its centerpiece is the Castello dell’Ettore, an imposing Lombard fortress lovingly restored and now home to cultural events and exhibitions. Nature slowly reclaims the ruins, creating a romantic, melancholic landscape. Just a few kilometers away, New Apice pulses with daily life: schools, shops, green spaces, and the lively Piazza della Repubblica reflect a modern town, reborn from tragedy. The connection between the two “Apices” is both strong and symbolic: here, one walks between what was and what continues to be. Visiting Apice means experiencing history first-hand, feeling the weight of time, and being enchanted by a village that has turned its scars into beauty.
Curiosities
- The Princess of the Castle:They say the melancholic spirit of a young princess still lingers in the halls of Ettore Castle. A victim of a tragic love, she now watches silently over the ancient fortress.
- The Village That Became a Film Set: Apice Vecchio is so evocative it has become an open-air film set: among ruins and silence, directors and cameras find a timeless charm that brings stories to life.
