Campi, Norcia

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View of Campi Alto in 2001
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Campi
Coordinates: 42°51′4.32″N13°5′41.78″E / 42.8512000°N 13.0949389°E / 42.8512000; 13.0949389
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Region Umbria
Province Perugia
Comune Norcia
Elevation
711 m (2,333 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total172
Demonym Campiani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
06046
Area code 0743
Patron saint St. Andrew
Feast day30 November

Campi, also known as Campi di Norcia, is a frazione of the comune of Norcia in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The medieval village has a population of around 200 people. Many of its landmarks, including the Church of San Salvatore, were heavily damaged during the October 2016 Central Italy earthquakes.

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History

The area around Campi was first settled in Sabine and Roman times. The Sabine and Roman town was located in the valley where the Church of San Salvatore was eventually built, and by the medieval period this area became known as Campi Vecchio (Old Campi). In the Middle Ages, a fortified settlement was established on the hill overlooking the Roman settlement, and this was known as Campi Nuovo (New Campi). Over time, the castle was abandoned and only the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie  [ it ] was left standing. [1] In time, the names were reversed, with the medieval Campi Nuovo being renamed Campi Vecchio and vice versa. Modern Campi consists of Campi Nuovo in valley and Campi Alto on the hill. [2]

Campi after the 2016 earthquakes Dopo il sisma - Campi.jpg
Campi after the 2016 earthquakes

A number of buildings in the village were destroyed during the October 2016 Central Italy earthquakes, [3] including the Churches of San Salvatore and Santa Maria delle Grazie. [4]

Geography

Buildings in Campi Campi di Norcia 3.jpg
Buildings in Campi

Campi is a small medieval village which is located around 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Norcia. It has an elevation of 711 m (2,333 ft) above sea level, and it is spread over a syncline opposite the Monti Sibillini National Park. It has panoramic views over the Castoriana valley. It had a population of 172 according to the ISTAT census of 2001.

Economy

Agriculture and the cultivation of lentils and barley are important for the local economy. The area is also known for its black truffles (Italian : tartufo nero di Norcia) and industrial activity relating to the preparation of cured meats, particularly the IGP ham  [ it ].

Campi was visited by tourists due to its proximity to the Monti Sibillini National Park.

Culture

Two important events are the gastronomy and culture festival Il Castello del Gusto, which is held in the first weekend of August, and the feast of Our Lady of the Cross in the first weekend of September.

Places of interest

Loggia of the Church of Sant'Andrea, which collapsed in October 2016 Chiesa di Sant'Andrea - Campi 00b esterno.jpg
Loggia of the Church of Sant'Andrea, which collapsed in October 2016

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References

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