Avellino is a city and municipality in the Campania region of southern Italy, serving as the capital of the province of Avellino. Located approximately 47 kilometres east of Naples in a plain surrounded by mountains, it functions as an important transportation hub connecting Salerno and Benevento. The city has a population of 51,819 inhabitants.
The Avellino area is known for its wine production, particularly the Falanghina grape, which thrives in the region's vineyards. Wine tastings and vineyard visits are available to visitors interested in local viticulture. The surrounding villages and mountain towns are noted for their scenic character, though the city itself attracts relatively modest tourism interest on its own merits. The broader region draws visitors researching family heritage, as Avellino experienced significant emigration during the early 1900s due to economic difficulties at that time.