Santa Croce del Sannio
Discover Santa Croce del Sannio
Hello friends! Today I will talk about Santa Croce del Sannio, a small town in the province of Benevento, Campania, where I live.
Physical geography
Santa Croce del Sannio is located in the upper valley of the Tammaro River, on the hills of the Campanian Apennines. The territory is crossed by the transhumance route Pescasseroli-Candela, an ancient path.
Climate
Santa Croce del Sannio has a Mediterranean climate, with cool winters and hot, dry summers.
Monuments and places of interest
Our small town boasts several historical monuments and places of interest, such as Palazzo Capozzi, built in the early 19th century, Palazzo Galanti, the birthplace of the historian G.M. Galanti, and Palazzo Vitelli, which gave birth to Girolamo Vitelli.
Society
The population of Santa Croce del Sannio is about 860 inhabitants. The village has a strong agricultural tradition, with crops of fruit, olives and vineyards.
Culture
The G.M. Galanti Historical Institute is one of the main cultural associations in the town, founded in 1981 with the aim of reconstructing the history and traditions of the area. The institute is responsible for the preservation of local archives and the publication of works on the history of Sannio.
The G. Vitelli Municipal Library has over 4,000 volumes, all catalogued and computerised, and has produced some publications on popular songs and old trades in the town.
Infrastructure and transport
Santa Croce del Sannio is reachable through the provincial road 55 that connects to the statal road 87 Sannitica. Moreover, there is the Santa Croce del Sannio railway station on the Benevento-Campobasso Railway. The village is also reachable by private bus lines on the Santa Croce-Benevento and Cercemaggiore-Napoli routes.
In conclusion, Santa Croce del Sannio is a small Campania town rich in history and traditions, immersed in nature and surrounded by the hills of the Campanian Apennines. I hope this summary has piqued your curiosity and I invite you to visit it to discover the wonders it offers!
