Buccino
Let's Explore the City of Buccino
Hello friends! Today I will take you to discover the wonderful city of Buccino, a municipality in the province of Salerno in Campania. With a population of 4584 inhabitants, this city is an archaeological and tourist center of the Campanian Apennines, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Marzano.
Territory
Buccino is located on a hill at the edge of a vast karst plain, which was once invaded by water and is now dried up and cultivated. Its dominant position facing the Gulf of Paestum makes it a place frequented since ancient times. The highest point of Buccino is the summit of Mount Ogna, while the lowest point is on the border with the municipality of Sicignano degli Alburni. The altitude excursion is 1248 meters. Buccino is located in seismic zone 1 (high seismicity) according to the PCM Order. 3274 of 20/03/2003, while its climatic classification is zone D, with 2083 degree days.
History
The history of Buccino dates back to ancient times, with materials dating back to the early Neolithic period, particularly in the localities of San Mauro and Piani di Buccino. In the 3rd millennium BC, several tombs belonging to the nearby Gaudo culture were discovered in the locality of Sant'Antonio. With the arrival of the Lucanian populations, around the beginning of the 4th century BC, the village settled in the current territory of the city of Buccino, where there were some necropolises characterized by the fetal arrangement of the bodies, typical of the region.
The city of Volcei, an ancient Samnite city, dates back to the 4th century BC, when the first fortification walls of the city were built. With the arrival of the Roman civilization, a bridge was built over the White River, which led to the Regio-Capua Road. In the imperial age, a temple dedicated to the cult of the Caesars was built, called Cesareum. In 209 BC, the Volceientes surrendered to the consul Quinto Fulvio Flacco at the end of the second Punic War.
Tourist Attractions
Monuments and Places of Interest
Buccino is a city rich in monuments and places of interest. One of the most important tourist points is the Temple of St. John the Baptist, dating back to the 13th century. In the upper part of the city is the imposing Castello di Buccino, built in the 10th century on a hill. The church of San Giovanni a Fiume Bianco, dating back to the 12th-13th century, is another famous tourist attraction of the city. In Piazza Cesare Battisti, there is the Town Hall building, with its splendid fountain located in the center.
Museums
Buccino also houses two important museums. The Alfonso De Franciscis Archaeological Museum of Buccino is one of the most important archaeological museums in Campania and houses an important collection of ceramic, numismatic, archaeological and epigraphic finds. The Museum of Peasant Civilization, located near the historic center of the city, illustrates the peasant culture of the time, with tools, implements and costumes from the era.
What to Eat in Buccino?
Buccino is famous for its local cuisine. For lunch, you can try the panuozzo, a type of pizza stuffed with cooked ham, fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato, while for dinner you can taste the fusilli with ricotta cheese, a typical dish of this region. Also try the Bufala cheese and the delicious local olive oil.
How to Get to Buccino
Buccino is about an hour and a half drive from Naples, while from the Salerno train station you can take the train to Contursi Terme and then take the bus to Buccino. If you decide to arrive by air, the nearest airport is Naples.
In conclusion, the city of Buccino, with its millennial history, its monuments and its local cuisine, is the ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday immersed in the history and culture of Campania. Come and visit Buccino and you won't regret it!
