San Lorenzo Maggiore

Welcome to San Lorenzo Maggiore!

Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a town in the province of Benevento in Campania: San Lorenzo Maggiore. With just over 1900 inhabitants, this small town has a lot to offer. Come with me to discover this location immersed in nature.

The physical geography of San Lorenzo Maggiore

The territory of San Lorenzo Maggiore covers an area of ​​16.17 km² and is predominantly hilly. Crossed by the Calore Irpino river and the Ianare stream, its landscape is characterized by the two mountainous emergences that delimit it: the Taburno Camposauro and the Matese massifs. These unique and charming reliefs make the territory of San Lorenzo Maggiore a place with a breathtaking landscape.

San Lorenzo Maggiore: nature, history and olive oil.

The history of San Lorenzo Maggiore

The territory of San Lorenzo Maggiore has a history that dates back to prehistoric times, as shown by the discovery of the "mandorla di Chelles", which dates back to the time of primitive man. During the Lombard domination, the inhabited center of Limata was born, which, thanks to its strategic position, became an important commercial center. With the arrival of the Normans, Limata became the seat of the Sanframondo counts, and from 1151, the Limata castle was owned by Guglielmo I Sanframondo. Today, San Lorenzo Maggiore preserves traces of its past in the numerous churches present in the territory.

The peculiarities of San Lorenzo Maggiore

San Lorenzo Maggiore is a town that stands out for its clean air and tranquility. Thanks to its location immersed in nature, particularly along the slopes of the Matese, it is an ideal destination for lovers of walks and hikes. Among the specialties of the territory, I recommend trying the olive oil, which is of the highest quality thanks to the presence of centuries-old olive groves.

What to visit in San Lorenzo Maggiore

San Lorenzo Maggiore is a locality that offers many interesting destinations for tourists. Among the numerous churches present in the territory, I recommend visiting the church of San Lorenzo Martire, built in the eleventh century and one of the symbols of the town, and the church of San Rocco, located in the heart of the historic center. It is also a must to take a walk among the olive groves and vineyards of the territory.

How to get to San Lorenzo Maggiore

San Lorenzo Maggiore is easily accessible by car from the city of Benevento, which is just over 20 km away. Alternatively, you can arrive by train at the Telese-Cerreto station, located about 12 km from the town.

Conclusions

I hope my story has inspired you to discover San Lorenzo Maggiore. This charming location, immersed in nature, is ready to welcome you to experience a vacation dedicated to relaxation and well-being. I guarantee you won't regret it!

Antonio Bruno
Wrote by Antonio Bruno
Updated Thursday, Jan 12, 2023