San Potito Ultra
Welcome to San Potito Ultra: a journey to discover the monuments and society of the municipality
Hello everyone and welcome to San Potito Ultra, a beautiful Italian municipality located in the province of Avellino in Campania. Today, I will take you on a journey to discover the monuments and places of interest of the municipality, and I will talk about its society and administration.
Monuments and places of interest
San Potito Ultra is a municipality rich in history and culture. Those who visit this small village cannot miss the opportunity to admire its monuments and places of interest, including:
- The Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, dating back to the eleventh century and featuring a Romanesque style;
- The Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova, built in the seventeenth century and featuring a Baroque style;
- The Brotherhood of the Madonna del Soccorso, located inside the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and considered one of the most important monuments in the country;
- Palazzo Amatucci, a noble building built in the eighteenth century which currently hosts some municipal offices;
- Palazzo Maffei, another noble building built in the eighteenth century and featuring a Baroque style;
- The Museum of Labour, which collects numerous tools and objects used in peasant and artisanal work.
Society
Demographic evolution
San Potito Ultra currently has around 1451 inhabitants, but in recent years, it has undergone significant demographic variations. In 1981, the municipality had around 2716 inhabitants, while in 2011, the inhabitants had gone down to 1477.
Languages and dialects
In addition to the Italian language, the Irpino dialect is in use in the territory of San Potito Ultra. The dialect is essential for the inhabitants of the village, who often use it in their daily lives.
Administration
San Potito Ultra is part of the Terre dei Filangieri Union of municipalities and is currently governed by mayor Pasquale Nazzaro, elected in 2018 with a civic list.
Elected mayors
In recent years, San Potito Ultra has had several elected mayors. The previous mandate was led by Francesco Saverio Iandoli, at the head of a civic list.
Related voices
San Potito Ultra is part of the Irpinia territory and the Principato Ultra, one of the most important lordships of southern Italy. The province of Avellino is the province where the municipality is located.
Other projects
For more information about the municipality of San Potito Ultra and its monuments, I recommend visiting the municipality's website, available at the following address: [insert the website's link].
