Castel San Giorgio
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Hello! Do you want to know something interesting about the municipality of Castel San Giorgio? Then you're in the right place! Let's discover together its geography, history, and curiosities that make it special.
Physical geography
Castel San Giorgio is located in Campania, in the province of Salerno. The territory borders the cities of Nocera Inferiore, Roccapiemonte, Mercato San Severino, Siano, and Sarno. It extends into the middle valley of the Sarno River and has a spectacular view of its mountainous relief: Montecastello, Monte di Sant'Apollinare, Cappella di Paterno, Monte San Michele, and Poggio Coviglia.
The Solofrana river crosses the territory of Castel San Giorgio. The seismic and climatic classifications of the municipality fall within zone 2 (medium seismicity) and zone C, respectively.
History
Castel San Giorgio was already included in the ancient city of ''Nuceria Alfaterna'' before the unification of Italy. It was crossed by Hannibal, the commander of the Carthaginian army in the Punic Wars, in his fight against Rome. He briefly rested in the area of Campomanfoli before destroying Nuceria Alfaterna.
Castel San Giorgio has a sensational history. Tangible evidence of the past includes the Church of San Salvatore, the Church of Santa Barbara, the Castle, the Hermitage of Santa Maria a Castello, and other ancient buildings. It was the possession of the Villani family of S. Severino and subsequently of the Sarno family. One notable figure was Baron Girolamo Sarno, a staunch supporter of the independence of the Kingdom of Naples from the European powers of the time.
The community
Given that Castel San Giorgio is part of Italian history, even today we continue to attach great importance to the traditions and events concerning the Nocerino Sarnese territory. It is a very close-knit and active community, which enjoys a wide variety of cultural and sports facilities and activities.
Castel San Giorgio has always shown attention to social, economic, and employment issues through programs aimed at spreading knowledge of the importance of the territory.
Art and culture
The city of Castel San Giorgio is made up of various hamlets, each with its own beauty. The first hamlet represents the historical center of the municipality, where the medieval castle stands. Another noteworthy hamlet is Campomanfoli, which houses the Chapel of St. Joseph. Santa Maria a Castello enchants with the beauty of its panorama.
The historic center of Castel San Giorgio is very charming and offers a wide range of art exhibitions and performances. You will love our outdoor theater, which is a real point of reference for the inhabitants of the city.
Local specialties
Let's move on to the most delicious things: the local specialties of Castel San Giorgio. Do you love the culinary traditions of this city? Then don't miss out on the polenta and friarielli, the Castel San Giorgio salami, the babbalucce, the pane cunzato, the distinctly flavored ricotta, and much more. Castel San Giorgio is also known for the production of wine, especially white wine.
Conclusions
We have reached the end of our tour of Castel San Giorgio! Have you appreciated its natural beauty, history, and culture that make this city unique? We have brought you to discover the culinary specialties that you can taste and will never forget.
Castel San Giorgio is certainly a place to visit, with a welcoming and artistic community. So, what are you waiting for to organize your next trip to this Campanian locality? We assure you that you won't be disappointed.
