Sarno
Sarno: a city in the heart of Campania
If you're looking for a strategically located city in Campania, Sarno is the place for you. Located on the banks of the Sarno river, this town has a population of around 30,444 inhabitants and is located in the province of Salerno.
Physical geography
Sarno is situated in an area that extends across the provinces of Naples, Avellino, and Salerno, making it centrally located in relation to the Campanian regional capitals. Like many other centers in the Nocerino Sarnese agricultural district, its economy is based on agricultural and canning production.
Territory
In the territory of Sarno, one can admire the beauties offered by the mountains and the Sarno river. It is precisely at the foot of Mount Saro that this town, from which it takes its name, is located. The famous San Marzano Tomato of the Sarnese-Nocerino Agricultural plain is produced here, a delicacy that you can taste during a visit to the area.
Climate
The climate of Sarno is pleasant throughout the year. The average monthly temperatures range from 8°C in January to 23.7°C in August, while the average annual precipitation is about 1000mm, making the climate perfect for a visit.
History
The territory of Sarno dates back to the Neolithic period, where the first indigenous settlements were erected. In the 9th century BC, an Osco-Sannitic settlement was established. It was only after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD that Sarno became an ancient Roman city.
Sarno arose at the foot of the castle founded by the Lombard Duke of the Duchy of Benevento. In 970, the previous gastaldato was erected into a county, and between the 10th and 11th centuries, it became a bishopric.
Throughout the ages, Sarno followed the fortunes of the Kingdom of Naples, passing from the Normans to the Hohenstaufens, under which the fief was owned by the d'Aquino family.
During the Angevin dominion, the county was part of the crown domains and at the end of the 14th century was entrusted to the Brunnforts. At the beginning of the following century, it passed to the Orsini di Nola and then to Francesco Coppola, who took part in the barons' conspiracy. In the 16th century, it belonged to the Tuttavilla family, then to the Colonnas, and then to the Barberinis. These latter feudal counts sold their fief in 1690 to Prince Giuseppe II de' Medici di Ottajano, and thus the territory of Sarno entered the orbit of that city and the Medici family, under which it became a duchy until the abolition of feudalism in 1810.
A bit of history of the Kingdom of Italy
From 1806 to 1860, Sarno was the capital of the homonymous district belonging to the District of Salerno of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Subsequently, from 1860 to 1927, during the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946), it was the capital of the homonymous jurisdiction (right) belonging to the District of Salerno.
If you're a history buff, in the city, you can admire various monuments that recount the vicissitudes of Sarno over the years. In particular, you can visit the commemorative plaque of the 1998 landslide, with the lyrics of Giuseppe Ungaretti affixed to the facade of the Town Hall on the occasion of the first anniversary.
Conclusion
In summary, Sarno is a Campanian city that won't disappoint you. Thanks to its central location in relation to the Campanian regional capitals, natural beauty, and historical monuments, Sarno knows how to win the hearts of its visitors. Whether you're a history buff or a nature lover, this town is for you, and it will give you a warm welcome.
