Salza Irpina

Salza Irpina: a brief introduction

Hello friends! Today I'm taking you to discover Salza Irpina, a small town in the province of Avellino, Campania. With its 718 inhabitants, Salza Irpina is a very quiet place to spend time in complete relaxation.

History: the first settlements

Salza Irpina has an ancient history, dating back to the Roman era. In fact, burial grounds and other archaeological finds have been discovered in its territory, testifying to the importance of the place.

Discover Salza Irpina: history, culture, and traditions.

Society: demographic evolution and spoken languages

Over the years, the population of Salza Irpina has remained rather stable. It is interesting to note that in the past, most of the locals were cobblers, but today this activity has completely disappeared. As for spoken languages, in addition to Italian, the Irpinian dialect is still used in this area.

Culture: events and traditions of Salza Irpina

Every year, on the second weekend of September, the festival of Madonna delle Grazie takes place, organized by the local committee. The people of Salza Irpina are very devoted to this festival, and everyone who lives far from Salza Irpina returns home to participate in the celebration. Furthermore, during the year, you can participate in the chestnut and porcini mushroom festivals.

Administration: the municipality of Salza Irpina is part of the Terminio Cervialto Mountain Community

As for the administration, Salza Irpina is part of the Terminio Cervialto Mountain Community, which deals with the management of the surrounding territory.

Bibliography and related articles

If you are interested in the history of Salza Irpina, I recommend consulting the books by Concetta Iandolo and Ferdinando Ricciardi. Finally, among the related articles, there is the Terminio Cervialto Mountain Community.

External links

For more information on the municipality of Salza Irpina, I invite you to consult the official website.

Francesco Serra
Updated Tuesday, May 10, 2022