Torre Le Nocelle
Let's discover Torre Le Nocelle together
Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about a beautiful town in Campania, Torre Le Nocelle. It is located in the province of Avellino and is home to about 1182 inhabitants. Its history dates back to the Roman and pre-Roman era, as evidenced by the objects and ruins found in the area. But we're here to discover all the details, so let's divide the text into sections.
History
Origins
According to some testimonies, Torre Le Nocelle dates back to the Roman and pre-Roman era. The objects and ruins found in the area prove this, such as the famous Roman aqueduct along the Irpinian Calore river and three cipollino marble columns from a pagan temple, which are now located in the church of San Ciriaco.
Middle Ages
The certain history of Torre Le Nocelle began in the Middle Ages when the town was one of the defense and lookout bastions of the neighboring fiefs of Montefusco and Montemiletto. It was called, since 1280, with the name of "Turrecella" and later, from 1412, as "Torre di Montefuscolo" because it was one of the castles that surrounded the barony of Montefusco.
Modern age
With the removal of the Bourbons from the kingdom of Naples, Torre Le Nocelle freed itself from feudalism thanks to the Napoleonic law promulgated by Gioacchino Murat in 1806. The new administrative framework established Avellino as the capital of the Ultra Principality, causing conflicts with other municipalities such as Montemiletto. In September 1860, a violent reaction by the pro-Bourbon reactionaries was recorded, causing the death of many Liberal Garibaldian sympathizers.
Symbols
In 2015, the President of the Republic granted the coat of arms and flag to the municipality of Torre Le Nocelle. The flag is a yellow cloth with a green border.
Monuments and places of interest
The Sanctuary of Ciriaco di Roma is one of the most important places in Torre Le Nocelle. The church was built in his memory, while the bell tower was probably built a decade later on the foundations of the observation "turris", from which the town took its name.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of Torre Le Nocelle has undergone several changes over the years. In recent decades, there has been a slight decrease compared to the past.
Languages and dialects
In addition to Italian, in Torre Le Nocelle they still speak the Irpinian dialect, a very characteristic language of the region.
Culture
The culture of Torre Le Nocelle is strongly linked to its traditions, including the processing of olives, which are used for the production of extra virgin olive oil Dop "Irpinia - Colline dell'Ufita".
Economy
The economy of Torre Le Nocelle is mainly based on the production of olive oil and typical products of the Irpinian area.
Infrastructure and transport
The town is well connected with neighboring municipalities thanks to the nearby A16 motorway.
Administration
Torre Le Nocelle is part of the Union of the Middle Calore Municipalities.
Sport
The local football team is A.S.D. Atletico Torre 2018, which plays in group B of the Third Category-Avellino championship.
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In conclusion, Torre Le Nocelle is a small town that preserves a millenary history and a cultural heritage full of charm. If you are looking for a destination for a trip outside the city in Campania, this is the right place. We hope that this text has given you an idea of what you can find in this splendid location. See you next time, friends!
