Saliano
Saliano: the mountain location in the municipality of Rogliano
Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you about Saliano, a beautiful mountain location in the municipality of Rogliano, in the province of Cosenza. If you love nature and mountains, this is the right place for you! Saliano is located at an altitude of 1020 meters above sea level and is situated at the foot of the Sila mountains, a few kilometers from the Municipality of Parenti on the left bank of the Savuto river.
Its geographical position
It is about 20 km from the tourist resort of Lorica (San Giovanni in Fiore) and 20 km from the center of the Municipality of Rogliano. Thanks to its geographical position, Saliano offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and the valley below. You can take long walks in nature, admiring the coniferous forests and green meadows that surround the area.
The origin of the name Saliano
But you may ask: where does the name of this beautiful location come from? According to Barillaro in the volume "Calabria - Artistic and Archaeological Guide," Saliano, a fraction of Rogliano, derives from the Latin Salianum, the possession of a Salius, perhaps a character, lord and owner of Silane lands. In another etymological dictionary of places, however, Saliano is mentioned as Villa Salius.
The Roman origin of Saliano
But the history of Saliano does not stop here! In fact, it seems that the toponym derives from the Roman origin of the area. Near the Savuto river there was indeed a refreshment station for Roman soldiers: "Ad Sabutum," located along an old transit already known in protostoric age and used by cunning Romans in their incursions, around which they built rural villages to use as camps or refuges. Therefore, the origin of Saliano could be that of a Roman camp or refuge located at the foot of the Sila mountains.
Conclusions
In short, Saliano is a location rich in history and nature, which will conquer you with its beauty. Do not miss the opportunity to visit it if you are in the area. And if you are planning a vacation in Calabria, consider the idea of spending a few days in Saliano, getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the mountain. I hope this article has been useful and has aroused your curiosity to discover this beautiful location!
