Sant'Antonio Abate
Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you a bit of history and curiosities about the Municipality of Sant'Antonio Abate, located in the beautiful region of Campania.
Physical geography
Sant'Antonio Abate is located in the plain overshadowed by the Monti Lattari mountain range, which culminates in the Sorrentine Peninsula with the summit of Mount Faito.
History
The Municipality of Sant'Antonio Abate is an ancient town, inhabited since remote times by indigenous peoples and Indo-European origins such as the Opici, the Oscans, the Etruscans, Greeks, Samnites, Campanians and Romans. One of the most important battles of the Gothic War (535-553) took place in this territory, the Battle of the Monti Lattari.
After a period of abandonment, the town experienced a slow economic recovery starting from the 11th century thanks to the reclamation of former extensive swampy areas. In recent years, the economy has mainly focused on the tomato processing industry and specialized greenhouse crops.
Symbols
The emblem of the Municipality of Sant'Antonio Abate is inspired by the presence of the Lettere Castle on the homonymous hill.
Monuments and points of interest
Sant'Antonio Abate is also a city rich in monuments and interesting places to visit.
Religious architecture
The main church of the town is dedicated to Sant'Antonio Abate, dating back to 1801 and completed only in 1829. Many of the works present in the church come from the Abbey of Santa Maria di Realvalle in Scafati, including the two marble fonts dating back to the 18th century, the paintings of the ''Deposition of Jesus'' and the ''Immaculate Conception'', and the marble reliefs placed on the tabernacle.
The church has a single nave and a Latin cross plan, and is also composed of four chapels, dedicated to the Madonna Addolorata, San Giuseppe, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Conception.
Other points of interest
In the city, you can also visit the Church of San Pietro Apostolo, dating back to the 15th century, and the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie, located in the fraction of Pastena.
Conclusion
Sant'Antonio Abate is a municipality in Campania with a long history and unspoiled nature, which offers visitors the opportunity to discover an important part of the culture and tradition of the region. If you have the opportunity, don't miss the chance to visit it!
