Laurino

Laurino
Laurino
Comune
	Comune di Laurino
	Panoramic view of Laurino
	Coat of arms
	Laurino within the Province of Salerno
	Location of Laurino
	Laurino Location of Laurino in Italy Laurino Laurino (Campania)
	Coordinates: 40°20′N15°20′E / 40.333°N 15.333°E
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Salerno (SA)
Frazioni	Pruno, Villa Littorio
Government
• Mayor	Romano Gregorio
Area
• Total	70.46 km2 (27.20 sq mi)
Elevation	531 m (1,742 ft)
Population (31 August 2017)
• Total	1,488
• Density	21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Laurinesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	84057
Dialing code	0974
Patron saint	St. Helena of Laurino
Saint day	22 May
Website	Official website

Last updated January 10, 2022

Laurino is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of southwestern Italy.

Geography

Laurino is a typical medieval hill town of the Cilento, the southernmost part of Campania. It dominates the surrounding landscape, overlooking the Calore Lucano river, which is crossed by two medieval bridges; Laurino was once known as the "pearl of the Calore". The river flows through the Cilento national park from its source up on Mount Cervati; it is known for the wildlife it attracts, such as European otters. The name Laurino probably comes from the "laura" created by the integration of numerous Greek monks of Basil observance, who lived as hermits in the numerous caves in the area.

The municipality borders with Bellosguardo, Campora, Felitto, Magliano Vetere, Novi Velia, Piaggine, Rofrano, Roscigno, Sacco, Stio and Valle dell'Angelo. It counts two hamlets ( frazioni ): Pruno and Villa Littorio.^[3]

History

The first historical mention of the CASTELLUM DE LAURI dates back to the year 932. In the 12th century the total population exceeded 3,500, spread between the main town and five surrounding villages. However Laurino was destroyed by the troops of Frederick III of Sicily during the War of the Sicilian Vespers (1282-1302).

Due to migration in recent decades toward the north in search for employment, the current population is just under 2000.

Main sights

Ruins of the Ducal Palace
Frescos and wooden carvings of the main church, Santa Maria Maggiore.
Medieval Bridge and natural springs
Zipline 500 meters above gorge

The place is known for its natural environment, and initiatives such as the Jazz in Laurino festival in August, which attracts musicians from throughout the country.

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References

↑ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
↑ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
↑ (in Italian) The frazioni of Laurino at the municipal website ^{[ permanent dead link ]}

External links

Laurino.info Photoblog
Zadalampe.com Public & private history of Laurino
Jazzinlaurino An annual jazz festival

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[wikidata-16139ca327c50d72c40d8c5fd3abe706b989650e-v3-1] "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.

[wikidata-6c4193b2686f905553042f4ae1ae4934aea078c8-v3-2] "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.

[3] (in Italian) The frazioni of Laurino at the municipal website ^{[ permanent dead link ]}

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