Valle dell'Angelo
Welcome to Valle dell'Angelo, the least populated municipality in Campania!
Valle dell'Angelo is a small municipality with only 217 inhabitants, located in the province of Salerno in Campania. Despite being the least populated municipality in the entire region, it boasts natural and cultural treasures.
The beauty of the territory
The village is located at an altitude of 620 m in the high valley of Calore Lucano, surrounded by mountains. With an area of 37 sq km, Valle dell'Angelo borders the municipalities of Laurino, Piaggine, Rofrano, and Sanza. The area is classified as seismic zone 2 (medium seismicity) and climate zone D, with an average of 1914 degree days.
A brief history of the municipality
Valle dell'Angelo is presumed to have been founded in the 10th century by Basilian monks. In the past, the village was governed by the Abbey of Cava and later by the hamlet of Laurino until 1873, when it became an autonomous municipality with the name Piaggine Sottane. From 1811 to 1860, it belonged to the Administrative Subdivision of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies## Circondari of Laurino, while during the period of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946), it was part of the district of Laurino.
What to see in Valle dell'Angelo
Despite its small size, the municipality boasts numerous tourist attractions. The churches of San Barbato and Santa Barbara, both dating back to the 17th century, are worth a visit. Moreover, the Chapel of San Sebastiano, dating back to 1841, the 17th-century Palazzo Vertullo, and the 1881 Palazzo Mazzei are examples of typical historical architecture of the municipality. Not to be missed are the Cave of San Michele Arcangelo and the Festolaro spring, places of natural interest.
The society of Valle dell'Angelo
Valle dell'Angelo hosts only 4 foreign citizens, while the majority of the local population follows the Christian religion, mainly Catholic. The community is part of the Diocese of Vallo della Lucania and has two parishes.
Infrastructure and transportation
The municipality is served by Provincial Road 131 and Provincial Road 407, which connects Valle dell'Angelo to Tempa di Piaggine.
Administration
Valle dell'Angelo is part of the Union of Alto Calore Municipalities and the Calore Salernitano Mountain Community. In addition, competencies in the field of soil defense are delegated by the Campania Sud Basin Authority.
Conclusions
Despite its small size, Valle dell'Angelo offers numerous tourist attractions. The beauty of the mountainous landscape, its millennia-old history, and the typical architecture of the place are all waiting to be discovered. Don't miss the opportunity to take a hike in Valle dell'Angelo on your next visit to Campania!
