Foglianise

Foglianise is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 50 km northeast of Naples and about 10 km northwest of Benevento. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,555 and an area of 11.7 km². The municipality of Foglianise contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Cautani, Oliveto, Frascio, Palazzo, Barassano, S.Marco, Leschito, Sirignano, Prato, Ospedale, Dragonetta, Vaccara, Masseria Nuova, Utile, Fossi, Acquara, Mazzella, G.Viglione, Trescine, Palmenta, Badia, Iannilli, Cienzi, and Scafa. Foglianise borders the following municipalities: Benevento, Castelpoto, Cautano, Torrecuso, Vitulano. Of prehistoric origins, Foglianise is known locally for...