San Severino (Centola)
| San Severino | |
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| Medieval village upon the hill. In the background the railway bridge
Medieval village upon the hill.
In the background the railway bridge |
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 San Severino
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region |  Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Comune | Centola |
| Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 435 |
| Demonym(s) | Sanseverinesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 84051 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0974 |
San Severino is an Italian village and hamlet (frazione) of the municipality of Centola[2] in the Province of Salerno, Campania. As of 2011 its population was of 435.[1]
History
Known until 1861 as San Severino di Camerota, the village was founded in the 10th-11th century. The original settlement, located upon a hill, was gradually abandoned during the end of the 19th century after the construction of a railway line. New houses were built in the valley, just below the hill but closer to the railway.[3] Nowadays the ancient village is a ghost town and a preserved heritage, because of the conservation status of its medieval structure.[4]
Geography
Located in the valley of Mingardo river, close to the mount Bulgheria, San Severino develops along the provincial road SP 109, in southern Cilento. It is 4 km far from Foria and Poderia, 6 from Celle di Bulgheria, 8 from Centola, 10 from Palinuro (by the sea), 15 from Camerota and 16 from Marina di Camerota. The modern village is linked to the medieval one by a pedestrian trail.
Transport
In San Severino is located the railway station of Centola, part of Salerno-Reggio Calabria line, that links the village to direct trains to Naples and Cosenza.
The village is also served by a highway (Salerno-Battipaglia-Paestum-Agropoli-Vallo della Lucania-Policastro-Sapri), at the exit of "Poderia-Palinuro", 2,5 km far.
Gallery
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Ingresso s severino.jpg
Entrance to the medieval village
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View of the medieval village (1)
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San Severino di Centola panorama.jpg
View of the medieval village (2)
See also
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 (Italian) Infos at italia.indettaglio.it
- ↑ (Italian) Municipal statute of Centola
- ↑ (Italian) History of San Severino (cilentocultura.it)
- ↑ (Italian) San Severino on paesifantasma.com
