San Lorenzo del Vallo
Hello friends, today we will talk about San Lorenzo del Vallo, a municipality located in Calabria, in the province of Cosenza, which has about 3195 inhabitants.
Physical geography
Territory
San Lorenzo del Vallo is located north of Cosenza and borders several municipalities, including Castrovillari, Tarsia, Spezzano Albanese, Altomonte and Roggiano Gravina. It is crossed by the Esaro River, a tributary of the Coscile.
Its hilly territory extends between 48 and 358 meters above sea level, with a total difference in altitude of 310 meters.
Climate
The climate of San Lorenzo del Vallo is Mediterranean and has hot summers and cold winters. Minimum temperatures reach 3°C and maximum temperatures oscillate around 33°C. The rainiest period of the year is from November to January, with an average of 120mm, while the summer months of June, July and August are drier with less than 20mm of rain on average. Snow falls about once every two-three years, with significant accumulations.
History
The history of San Lorenzo del Vallo has ancient roots, but it is known that the Romans were a part of it, as the area where the town was located was a camp of the Roman army. The Normans were also part of the history of San Lorenzo del Vallo, as Robert Guiscard arrived in Calabria to administer a fiefdom conquered in that territory.
After the Norman period, the fiefdom changed hands and San Lorenzo del Vallo became a fiefdom of the Caracciolo and later the Sanseverino families. In the 18th century, the name San Lorenzo was added with the descriptor "della Valle" which in the 19th century transformed into the current descriptor "del Vallo", perhaps in reference to the castle.
Monuments and places of interest
The San Lorenzo Martire church is one of the oldest and most representative places of worship in the city. It is about 300 years old and was built around 1740. Next to the church is a stone bell tower, which houses a clock that marks the times of the community.
The Alarcon Castle and the Jentilino Tower are two other important tourist attractions of San Lorenzo del Vallo, which bring with them an important medieval history.
We have come to the end of our journey through the city of San Lorenzo del Vallo. I hope that all the information I have provided has been useful in discovering more about this beautiful city. If you decide to visit the city, do not forget to visit the Church of San Lorenzo Martire, the Alarcon Castle and the Jentilino Tower. Enjoy your stay!
