Tufara
Tufara Valle: the story of a Campanian village
Tufara Valle is a Campanian village with an ancient and interesting history. In this text, we will tell you about its geography, history, infrastructure, and transportation.
Geography
Tufara Valle is located between the provinces of Benevento and Avellino. It is a village of about 1100 inhabitants located at the eastern end of the Valle Caudina and borders other villages such as Poeti, Ripabianca, Tedeschi, Tressanti, and Zolli. It is crossed by the State Road 7 Via Appia, which makes it an important commercial crossroads.
History
The name Tufara Valle derives from the mineral Tufo, which is abundant in the area. In ancient times it was called Tofara, and it became important thanks to the construction of the Via Appia, which made it a commercial crossing point between Rome and Brindisi.
The village was the scene of numerous clashes and battles, from the earliest times until at least 1306, when firearms were invented. The fortress of Apollosa was the price paid in blood by Corradino, while Tufara was one of the most important places for battles between the House of Anjou and the House of Aragon.
Over the years, the village became increasingly important from a commercial and tourist point of view, earning the nickname "Berlin of the South".
Infrastructure and transportation
Roads
Tufara Valle is crossed by the State Road 7 Via Appia, which connects it with other locations in Campania. It is the first location encountered after leaving the Valle Caudina.
Conclusions
Tufara Valle is an interesting village with an important historical past for Campania. Over the years, the village has become increasingly important from a commercial and tourist point of view, with nightlife venues and famous clubs such as Kronos and Agadia. The village also has important architectural works such as the Church of Maria Santissima del Carmine in Roccabascerana and the Church of Our Lady of Pompeii in San Martino Valle Caudina.
