Lapio is a town in Irpinia of 1554 inhabitants. In a dominant position on the middle Valle del Calore, east of the river from which it is one kilometer, set in a landscape of "farm", between fertile fields cultivated with vineyards and olive trees, from which are obtained excellent wines, Fiano D.O.C.G., Taurasi D.O.C.G., Aglianico, and oil mill. .

Lapio is one of the few municipalities in Italy to belong to the elite of the municipalities with double D.O.C.G and also can boast of being both Città del Vino and Città dell'Olio. Its position has always influenced its history; in fact, the town of Lapio associates its origin, fame and fortune to the wine tradition. The remote origin of the village is rightly ascribed to the bloody clashes that occurred in the area in 512, at the end of which the Roman Consul P.C. Cetego had deported 40,000 Ligurian Apuans, who, among others, brought to Lapio several plants, including an Apuan grape, which well adapted to the fertile and well exposed soils of the place, originating a grape of excellent quality, with small, round and sweet grapes, from which is still obtained the famous wine, Fiano. The dispute about the etymology of the name of the country, debated between those who make it arise from the Latin word "apis" (bee) or from "apicula" (small bee), and those who, instead, believe that the origin should be linked to the word "lapideus" (stone). There are several quotations that confirm both theses. The first mention of the town, in a historical document that dates back to the year 894, where we speak of the "Pontem Lapideum". Moreover, in the following Catalogus Baronum (1150-1168) the village is mentioned as Lapigia.

Another famous historical mention, about the large quantities of grapes produced in the Lapian territory in medieval and Renaissance times, is that of the historical brother Scipione Bellabona who appreciated the good Fiano from which, in his opinion, in the Lombard era derived the name of the country: "In these times - wrote in his famous "Ragguagli of the city of Avellino" published in 1656 - in three places three castles for the defense of their city held the avellinesi [ ... ] and the third where now is the Apia, near the Monastery of Santa Maria dell'Angioli in the place called the Marmori. In this place, and almost throughout the territory of Avellino was produced the wine called Apiano, da Gentili scrittori lodato, and so in that place, as in this City is produced, and by proper speech they call Afiano, and Fiano; il nome d'Apiano, dall'Ape, che se mangiano le uve, he was given". The mention mentions the "Monastery of Santa Maria dell'Angioli" (Santa Maria degli Angeli), a monastery of the Franciscan order present in the territory of Lapio. The city coat of arms reflects the history and tradition of Lapio and in fact both bees and stone are exalted. Since the Norman domination Lapio was linked to the historical and administrative events of Candida, of which it was a fief "in servitium" and from which it freed itself in the fifteenth century.

Lapio mainly saw the Baronial Lordship of the Filangieri, Princes of Arianello, who made it a fief to spend holidays from the Neapolitan court and where they built a castle, Palazzo Filangieri, of the Norman period of which it is still possible to admire the high square tower of the Norman period, the beautiful porch courtyard, and, inside the many rooms rich in frescoes. The village is also embellished by numerous churches and bell towers in a very limited space, creating a suggestive scenery of towers. We remember the Mother Church dedicated to Saint Catherine the Virgin and Martyr of considerable value for the many works of various eras. Also worth mentioning are the churches dedicated to the Madonna della Neve, to the Madonna del Carmelo, built on a previous early Christian church, to the Madonna del Loreto and the church of San Giuseppe. Lapio is one of the 30 municipalities crossed by the 119 km of the railway Avellino - Rocchetta Sant'Antonio, with a strategic position, boasting the presence on its territory of the most extraordinary engineering work of the entire route: the Ponte Principe. It was built in 1893 by the Società Industriale Italiana Costruzioni Metalliche. The Ponte Principe was considered at the time an exceptional work symbol of the triumph of progress. It’s about 300 meters long and the beam rests on two arches so that every light is about 98 meters. The test took place on 20 September 1893 among the general enthusiasm of the populations of the neighboring countries. On 26 and 27 May 2018 the route is reactivated as a historical - tourist by Fondazione FS, after eight years of suspension, and the Ponte Principe is still declared suitable by RFI (Italian Railway Network).

The combination of the wine tradition, the tourist route Avellino - Rocchetta Sant'Antonio and the Calore River, means that the village of Lapio lends itself in an exemplary way to the development of landscape and nature tourism, trekking, hiking, to food and wine tourism and wine tasting. The main manifestations of interest related to the popular tradition - religious and culinary of the country are: The Good Friday and the Mysteries of Lapio: One of the most beautiful and heartfelt traditions that are found in the small village of Irpinia is that of the Mysteries, 22 papier-mâché tables depicting the Passion and death of Jesus. Commissioned in the second half of 1700 by Prince Gaetano Filangieri, the Mysteries are still without author. In fact, the father of these works of art is unknown but according to studies, it would be a Neapolitan artist summoned by Gaetano Filangieri to Lapio to depict the last hours of life of Jesus Christ. It goes from the sale and betrayal of Judas to death on the cross of Christ. Since then, the 22 tables have accompanied the Way of the Cross of the Lapians for over 3 centuries. They are exhibited in the Mother Church of the village on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and then are exposed along the streets of the village on Good Friday, accompanying the solemn procession of Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.

Over the centuries the statues have undergone several restorations and even today it is possible to admire this artistic heritage that certainly makes the day of Good Friday even more evocative and characteristic. 25 November: Feast linked to the celebration of Saint Catherine, patron saint of Lapio. Tradition in the evening provides for the lighting of bonfires set up in every district of the village at the passage of the solemn procession with the Saint carried on his shoulders by the faithful. 22 May: Celebrations for the cult of Santa Rita da Cascia that coincides for decades now with the festival of one of the typical dishes of the country: mugliatiello. 8 September: Festivities linked to the celebration of the Madonna di Montevergine in the hamlet of Arianiello. FIANO LOVE FEST: In 2022, now in its eleventh edition, from the union of intentions of all the associations and organizations of the place was born the FIANO LOVE FEST: the title translates the love that every Lapian nourishes for his land, the friendship that comes from sharing a good glass of wine and tasting traditional dishes. It sees the stand of the most accredited wineries in the city with the opportunity to taste excellent Fiano and Taurasi, or enjoy the flavors of local products such as the award-winning oil Ravece D.O. P and honey Lapio. All accompanied by live music of folk tradition. During the festival you can visit the places of historical - artistic and cultural interest of the country through guided tours.

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