Cuccaro Vetere
Welcome to Cuccaro Vetere, the Cilentan municipality with a rich history
Cuccaro Vetere is a municipality in the province of Salerno, located in the Campania region. With a population of only 529 inhabitants, this town offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, surrounded by the unspoiled nature of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park.
Immersed in the geography
Its name derives from the Greek word Cocheros, which means hilltop, and refers to the dominant position of the town over the valleys that slope down towards Palinuro and Centola. This geographical location made it an important defensive stronghold in history and a bulwark of the Normans, who built a castle and walls there.
A history rich in faith
Religion has played an important role in the history of Cuccaro Vetere, which was home to the Byzantine monastery of San Nicola di Mira and later, from 1333, a Franciscan monastery. Even today, impressive ruins of the monastery and numerous churches can be admired, including the eighteenth-century one of San Pietro Apostolo, which houses a relic of Christ's cross.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the municipality, granted in 2014, depicts the castle and defensive towers, while the flag is red.
Cuccaro Vetere's society
The town has a population of 529 inhabitants, distributed among the fractions of Cilla, Dispensa, Pianelle, and Ricigliano. According to demographic evolution, the population is decreasing, but nonetheless, the municipality boasts a strong sense of community and collaboration among citizens.
Infrastructure and transportation
Cuccaro Vetere is located in a strategic position to reach the main cities of the region. The State Road 18 Tirrena Inferiore and the Provincial Road 84 Futani-S.Mauro La Bruca-Innesto SS 447 are the main road arteries that cross the town.
The administration of the municipality
The competencies on the matter of soil defense are delegated to the Regional Basin Authority Sinistra Sele. Cuccaro Vetere is part of the Bussento - Lambro and Mingardo Mountain Community, an organization that deals with the management of the territory and the sustainable development of the Cilento area.
Conclusions
Cuccaro Vetere is a municipality with a suggestive landscape, which preserves a rich historical-cultural and religious heritage. If you are looking for a destination off the beaten track and immersed in nature, this is the place for you!
