Quaglietta

Quaglietta: a historic hamlet in Campania

Hello everyone! Today I am going to talk about Quaglietta, a hamlet located in Calabritto, in the province of Avellino, nestled in the valley of Sele. Quaglietta is a place with a rich past, full of history and important monuments. Here are some interesting facts about this wonderful corner of Campania.

Physical geography

Quaglietta is located on a rocky spur between Mount Marzano and Mount Boschetiello. The hamlet is situated on the former State Road 91 of Sele Valley. Also, Quaglietta is close to the border with the province of Salerno, precisely with the municipality of Valva.

History

Quaglietta has a significant past due to its strategic location for controlling the Sele Valley. It has been ruled by several families, such as the Rossi da Gesualdo, Senerchia, Marchesi di Santa Lucia "i De Vicariis", Nobilore, Baroni del Plato, D'Ayala-Valva, and Viscido.

Among the historical monuments of Quaglietta is the Norman castle, symbol of the settlement. Currently reconstructed in its plan but without coverings, the castle is a suggestive place that is worth visiting.

Monuments and places of interest

In addition to the castle, other tourist attractions in Quaglietta are:

The Church of San Rocco, which bears the date 1713 on the entrance portal
The Church of Madonna del Carmine, more recent
The Church of Madonna delle Grazie in the Cantariello area.

Infrastructure and transport

For extra-urban transport, mobility in Quaglietta is entrusted to the company Sita Sud.

Related voices

Quaglietta is part of the Terminio Cervialto mountain community and the Foce Sele-Tanagro nature reserve. It is also located near other important municipalities such as Calabritto and Senerchia.