Bisaccia

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Bisaccia is an Italian town, population 4,382 , situated in province of Avellino.

Bisaccia's Castle, made by the Lombards, was repaired by Emperor Frederick II, who went to hunt in the woods near Bisaccia. Famous writers as Torquato Tasso and Francesco De Sanctis visited Bisaccia.

After the earthquake in 1980, a new town was beuilt near the historic centre.

Bisaccia's language is the Bisaccese dialect.



Coordinates: 41°01′N 15°23′E