San Valentino Torio
Discovering San Valentino Torio
Hello everyone! I have decided to write about San Valentino Torio, a municipality in the province of Salerno in Campania, where I spent a beautiful summer vacation. Come and discover with me the peculiarities of this place!
Physical geography
San Valentino Torio is located in a flat area of the Agro Nocerino Sarnese, at the border with the metropolitan city of Naples. The municipality has about 11,000 inhabitants and is surrounded by other municipalities such as Sarno, San Marzano sul Sarno, Pagani and Nocera Inferiore. Among the waterways of the municipality we find the Sarno river, the Rio San Marino, and the Canale Fosso Imperatore. San Valentino Torio is classified as zone 2 (medium seismicity) according to the Ordinance PCM 3274 of 20/03/2003.
History
San Valentino Torio has a long history that begins in the 9th century BC with the first traces of human presence in the area. During that period, numerous artifacts connect the territory with the population of the Sarrastri. Over the centuries, the Sarno Valley was inhabited by Greeks, Etruscans, and Samnites. In 868, San Valentino Torio is mentioned for the first time in a document of the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis" of the abbey of the Santissima Trinità di Cava de' Tirreni. Some sources report an earlier mention in 829, but there is no certainty about it. The village of San Valentino Torio finally became a Municipality of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1809, after the abolition of feudal rights, and in 1863 took its current name.
Tourism
San Valentino Torio offers many points of interest from a tourist point of view. One of these is definitely the Church of San Valentino Martire, which dates back to the 18th century and is characterized by its neoclassical facade. Near the church, we find the "Ponte di Cesina," an ancient stone bridge where, according to legend, the meeting between San Valentino Martire and his beloved took place. Nearby is also the Lunare River Park, a beautiful green area where you can take walks and enjoy nature.
Cuisine
The cuisine of San Valentino Torio is very rich and tasty. With agriculture that has always been an important resource in the area, numerous recipes involve the use of fresh vegetables, San Marzano tomatoes, olives, figs, and prickly pears. Culinary specialties of San Valentino Torio include the so-called "maccarrun 'a fasule," a long pasta topped with borlotti beans; "pasta al forno," which is a pasta with meat ragù baked in the oven; and "zurlo," a typical local salami.
Events
San Valentino Torio offers various events throughout the year, including ValeChef, which takes place between June and July, an event that combines food, territory, and social issues. During the event, local chefs prepare typical dishes made with local products. Other not-to-be-missed events include the festival of San Valentino Martyr, the patron saint of the town, which takes place on February 14th, and "Sant'Antonio il Grande," which is celebrated every year on January 17th with a tasting of typical local products.
Conclusions
In conclusion, San Valentino Torio is a beautiful municipality in the province of Salerno where it is worth spending a few days of vacation or even just passing through. Its location in a flat area, its millenary history, local cuisine, and events throughout the year make it an interesting and fascinating place. I hope that this virtual journey has piqued your curiosity and you will soon want to visit this splendid village.
