Giungano
Giungano: a small municipality in Campania
Hello friends! Today I'm going to talk about Giungano, a small municipality rich in history and natural beauty. Located in the province of Salerno, in Campania, it has a population of about 1285 inhabitants. Let's discover the details of this wonderful place together!
Physical geography
Giungano is located in zone 2, with a moderate seismicity. The average temperature of the coldest month, January, is +6.8 °C, while that of the hottest month, August, is +24.4 °C.
History
From 1811 to 1860, Giungano was part of the "Administrative division of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies". Afterwards, from 1860 to 1927, it was part of the Capaccio district.
Monuments and places of interest
Giungano is rich in religious and civil architectures that are worth visiting. The Church of S.Maria Assunta dates back to the fifteenth century, while the Church of Sant'Agnello Abate and the former Benedictine cemetery is from the twelfth century. Among the most important palaces, we mention the seventeenth century Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Aulisio, fifteenth century Palazzo Stromilli, seventeenth century Palazzo Picilli, and sixteenth century Palazzo Guglielmotti. There are also naturalistic paths like the "Sentiero della Sposa" (Bride's Path) and the "Sentiero Tre Monti" (Three Mountains Path).
Society
The population of Giungano has undergone a discreet demographic evolution. As of December 31, 2007, 41 foreign citizens were residing there.
Infrastructure and transport
Giungano can be reached thanks to the Provincial Road 83, which connects Ogliastro Cilento to Trentinara, and the Provincial Road 137, which connects Mattinelle to Giungano.
Administration
The municipality belongs to the diocese of Vallo della Lucania, while the competencies in the field of soil protection are delegated by the Regional Basin Authority Sinistra Sele.
Sport
Giungano has sports facilities for enthusiasts of physical activities.
In conclusion, Giungano is a little-known municipality, but with many beauties to discover. If you feel like visiting a quiet and relaxing place, but rich in history and places of interest, do not hesitate to come around. Bye friends!
