Monte San Giacomo
Monte San Giacomo: exploring a Campanian municipality
Located near Mount Cervati, the municipality of Monte San Giacomo covers an area of 51.45 km² and sits at an altitude of 668 meters above sea level. Classified as zone 2 (average seismicity) by the PCM ordinance no. 3274 of 20/03/2003, the municipality is rich in history and culture.
An overview of the municipality
Monte San Giacomo is an Italian municipality located in the Salerno province, in Campania. With a population of 1407 inhabitants, the small municipality is characterized by its unique location at the foot of Mount Cervati. Covering an area of 51.45 km², Monte San Giacomo is known for its cultural heritage and vibrant culinary tradition.
History of the municipality
In the past, Monte San Giacomo was part of the administrative subdivision of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies## Circondari di Diano, belonging to the district of Sala in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Later, from 1860 to 1927, it was part of the mandamento (law) of Teggiano, belonging to the district of Sala Consilina. In the following years, the municipality saw numerous changes, becoming what we know today.
Monuments and places of interest of the municipality
The municipality of Monte San Giacomo is rich in tourist attractions, from churches and sanctuaries to natural areas and libraries. Among the religious monuments, you can admire the Mother Church of San Giacomo Apostolo (16th century), the Sanctuary of Sant'Anna, the Church of Sant'Antonio (1717), the Church of Our Lady of Constantinople, the Chapel of San Gaetano (18th century), the Chapel of San Nicola, and the Chapel of the Madonna di Loreto. Among the civil monuments, instead, there are the Fountain (16th century), the Ancient Bell Tower (16th century), the Marone Palace (Late Middle Ages), the Entrance Arch to the Municipal Villa (1863), the "Gherardo Marone" Municipal Library, and the Archaeodrome of Vallicelli.
For nature lovers, Monte San Giacomo offers a variety of natural areas, including the Munaciello Cave, the Vallicelli Cave, and the Pian di Varlacarla Swallowhole.
Society and culture of the municipality
In the municipality of Monte San Giacomo, the majority of the population is Christian and mainly belongs to the Catholic Church. There is also a Protestant community, represented by the Evangelical Church of the Brethren. Among the various cultural events, one of the most anticipated is the patan' e cicc festival - a tasty stew of potatoes and beans, to which paprika is added and served with fried red peppers - held every year on December 28th and 29th.
A look at the anthropic and economic geography
The economy of the municipality is based on employment as an employee and worker. There are still farmers today who have livestock and cultivate the land. The main roads that cross the municipality are the Provincial Road 72/a "Innesto SP 78-Monte S.Giacomo", the Provincial Road 72/b "Monte S.Giacomo-Raccio", the Provincial Road 78 "Innesto SP 11(Silla)-Sassano", and the Provincial Road 121 "Innesto SP 78(Sassano)-Monte S.Giacomo".
Administration and connections
The municipality of Monte San Giacomo is part of the Vallo di Diano mountain community and is under the jurisdiction of the interregional river basin authority of the Sele river for matters related to soil protection. In recent years, there have been several changes in the leadership of the municipality, with new mayors inspiring hope for the future.
Discovering the municipality of Monte San Giacomo is an experience worth living to get to know the culture and history of the region, immersing yourself in the beauty of its natural attractions and tasting the richness of its local cuisine.
