Tufino

Tufino: an ancient village in Campania

Hello friends, today I want to tell you about a beautiful municipality in the metropolitan city of Naples, in Campania: Tufino. Tufino currently has 3376 inhabitants and is a small ancient village with ancient roots, which still preserves numerous testimonies of the past.

History of Tufino

Tufino's history dates back to the Roman era, when it was a small agricultural center. In the Middle Ages, the village became an important fiefdom of the Piscicelli family, which favored its growth and development. Over the centuries, Tufino has undergone various dominations and changes, until the unification of Italy.

Tufino: an ancient village in Campania.

Monuments and places of interest

Tufino is rich in monuments and places of interest, which testify to its long history. One of the most important monuments is the Castle of the Counts De Vito Piscicelli, which dates back to the 14th century and dominates the city from above. Over the centuries, the castle has undergone various transformations and now houses the Civic Museum of Tufino.

Among the most important churches in Tufino, we mention: the Church of Saints Bartholomew the Apostle and John the Baptist, dating back to the 18th century, the Church of Santa Maria di Loreto, from the 16th century, and the remains of a Paleochristian church, dating back to the Roman era. Not least are the remains of Palazzo Mastrilli, an ancient noble building built in the 17th century.

Society and demography

Over the years, Tufino's population has grown steadily, thanks to the increase in agricultural activities and industrialization. Today, Tufino is a lively municipality, with a strong cultural and social identity. The main economic activities of the municipality are represented by agriculture, tourism, and commerce.

Administration

The municipality of Tufino is divided into several fractions, ranging from the center to the periphery. The municipal administration is represented by the mayor and the city council, who are responsible for managing the city and promoting its development.

Notes and bibliography

For more information on Tufino, it is possible to consult various publications and documents. Among the main bibliographic sources, we mention the book "History of Tufino and its territory" by Mario Abate.

Other projects and External links

If you are curious to learn more about Tufino, you can consult various online resources, including the official website of the Municipality of Tufino and the Wikipedia page dedicated to the municipality.

Here is another treasure of Campania: Tufino, a municipality rich in history and culture, which definitely deserves a visit!

Paola Santoro
Wrote by Paola Santoro
Updated Sunday, Aug 28, 2022