Torre Orsaia
A trip to Torre Orsaia
Hello everyone! Today I'll take you on a journey to discover Torre Orsaia, a small yet charming municipality located in the province of Salerno, in Campania.
Physical geography
Did you know that Torre Orsaia is located within the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park? Furthermore, the municipality is classified as a seismic zone 2, which means that the area has an average seismicity.
History
The history of Torre Orsaia dates back to the mid-11th century, when coastal populations were forced to move inland due to pirate raids and malaria. Later on, the territory saw the construction of a troop camp and the building of a summer residence for the Episcopacy in Torre Orsaia. Over the centuries, the settlement has consolidated, becoming a municipality that had various administrative roles from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies to the Kingdom of Italy.
Society
Over the years, Torre Orsaia has seen demographic evolution. Currently, the municipality has a population of 1968 inhabitants.
Anthropical geography
The municipality of Torre Orsaia has no fractions, but there are some inhabited locations, including Calleo, Castel Ruggero, and Borgo Cerreto.
Infrastructure and transports
Torre Orsaia is well-connected thanks to major road arteries such as the Strada statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore, Strada statale 517 Bussentina, and Strada provinciale 19 ''Torre Orsaia-Roccagloriosa''.
Administration
Torre Orsaia is part of the Bussento - Lambro and Mingardo Mountain Community, and responsibilities related to soil conservation are delegated by the Sinistra Sele Regional Basin Authority.
Conclusions
Torre Orsaia is a municipality worth visiting if you are in Campania. Its history, geographic location, and community make it a unique place. Don't miss the opportunity to discover it!
