Casalbuono
Casalbuono: a Municipality nestled in the mountains of Campania
Located at 661 meters above sea level, the Municipality of Casalbuono is surrounded by the mountains Gioncolo and Monte Difesa and is crossed by the river Calore Lucano. With a population of only 1040 inhabitants, Casalbuono is a small village nestled in the nature and tranquility of the province of Salerno, in Campania.
The history of the Municipality of Casalbuono
Casalbuono was born in the XIII century as a fiefdom of the Abbey of Santa Maria di Cadossa, whose feudal jurisdiction extended over the hundred families residing in the village. In 1514, with a bull of Pope Leo X, the village passed under the Certosa di Padula (San Lorenzo). For centuries, Casalbuono was called Casalnuovo, until the royal decree of 1862 which established its current name.
The symbols of Casalbuono
The symbol of Casalbuono is an azure banner.
The society of Casalbuono
The Municipality of Casalbuono has witnessed a slow demographic decline, which today brings the population to only 1040 inhabitants. However, the village boasts a strong identity linked to its traditions and culture.
The infrastructure and transport of Casalbuono
Casalbuono can be reached by car through the Strada Statale 19 delle Calabrie and the Strada Provinciale 140. The village also has a railway station on the Ferrovia Sicignano degli Alburni-Lagonegro, with replacement bus service.
The administration of Casalbuono
The administration of the Municipality of Casalbuono is delegated to the Regional Basin Authority Sinistra Sele and to the Interregional Basin Authority of the Sele River. In addition, the Municipality is part of the Vallo di Diano Mountain Community.
Notes and bibliography
For more information on the history and traditions of Casalbuono, it is possible to consult the books by Germino, Arteca, Ebner and Liguori, as well as the two chronologies written by Calabria Michele. The geographical map present in the volume of the Certosa di Padula can also be a useful tool to understand the position of the village.
In summary, Casalbuono is a small village nestled in the nature of the Campania mountains, characterized by a strong identity linked to its traditions and culture. Despite its small population, the village still has much to offer visitors who want to discover the beauty of the province of Salerno.
