Puglietta
Welcome to Puglietta: a welcoming fraction full of history
Hello friends, today I am taking you to discover Puglietta, a fraction of Campagna in the province of Salerno. With a population of nearly 860 inhabitants, this small village is located east of the capital, 352 meters above sea level and surrounded by an enchanting wooded area of Olea europaea.
The history of Puglietta
The fraction was probably founded in the Middle Ages along the Norman "via Antiquae". In 1170, the church of Santa Maria di "Pulea" is mentioned, but in 1286 the name changes to "Pullecta". In this village there was also a local customs house for customs duties. In the sixteenth century, the scholar and antiquary Marco Fileta Filiuli, found a Roman stone with the following inscription: "NAIVS SVCCESSVS AUGUSTALIS NUCERIAE MARCIAE MERVAE CONIVGI ET SIBI CUM QVA VIXIT A.L III". This stone was placed on the "Ponte di Piazza Guerriero" in Campagna.
Monuments and places of interest in Puglietta
Following a mule track through the localities "Arenola", "Valledacera" and "Lauropiano" you can reach the Hermitage of San Michele di Montenero, a small Benedictine cenobium set in the hollow of a very high cliff located about 1000 meters high, on the western slope of Monte Nero (Picentini), in the chain of the Monti Picentini. The view of the surrounding hills and the Trigento valley below is breathtaking. In addition, near the village, three casemates built by Giuseppe Bonaparte in 1807 are still visible.
The church of Nicola da Tolentino is one of the most important religious buildings in the town. The construction, inaugurated in 1963, has recently been renovated. Inside the church are beautiful paintings, the work of Campagna (Italy) Nino Aiello and Vito Acone.
Economy: olive oil production
The main resource of this small village is the cultivation and production of Colline Salernitane (DOP) olive oil. This product occupies an important place in the economy of the country, with numerous olive groves that extend for kilometers on the surrounding hills.
How to reach Puglietta
Puglietta is about 8 km from Campagna, 5 km from Quadrivio (Campagna), 10 km from Eboli and the nearest localities of Campagna are Romandola-Madonna del Ponte, Serradarce, Camaldoli (Campagna), San Zaccaria and Oppidi-Varano.
Conclusion
In summary, Puglietta is a small village immersed in the Salerno hills, with a rich history and traditions. Here you can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, far from the chaos of the city. I invite all those who love nature and tranquility to come and visit us in this beautiful corner of Italy!
