Petruro Irpino
Petruro Irpino: a village on a rock
Petruro Irpino is a small municipality in the province of Avellino, in Campania, with a population of only 288 inhabitants. Located on a panoramic hill on a rocky spur in the middle of Sabato Valley, the village is situated in the area known as Stretto di Barba. The name of the village has Latin origins, which could derive from the term "petra" (rock) or "petrurium" (stone-rock). In 1950, the adjective "Irpino" was added, referring to the historical-geographical district of Irpinia.
The history of Petruro Irpino
Petruro was originally a hamlet of Montefusco, but during the Angevin period, the feud passed into the hands of Giovanni Mentella. In the fifteenth century, the D'Afflitto family became the new owners of the feud. In the middle of the fifteenth century, the feudal possession of Petruro was transferred to the de Candida family, and then to the Calenda family at the beginning of the sixteenth century. In 1695, King Charles II of Spain invested Gaetano Marano with the title of Marquis of Petruro. After the end of the Marano family in the eighteenth century, the title of Marquis passed to Alessandro Bonito, and then became extinct definitively.
The symbols of Petruro Irpino
The municipal coat of arms and the banner were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on December 21, 1988. The banner is a divided flag of white and blue.
The society of Petruro Irpino
Petruro Irpino is the second least populated municipality in the province of Avellino. However, the population increased due to a protection system for asylum seekers and refugees, which brought 20 new inhabitants in September 2017.
Infrastructure and transportation
The municipality is crossed by the state road 88 of the Due Principati.
Administration
The mayor of Petruro Irpino has not been mentioned in the text.
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Comunità Montana del Partenio.
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Petruro Irpino is a perfect destination for those who are looking for an authentic experience in a small Italian village. With its breathtaking views and fascinating history, Petruro Irpino is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered by culture and nature lovers.
