Grottaminarda

Grottaminarda

Infobox CityIT
img_coa =| official_name = Grottaminarda
region = Campania
province = Avellino (AV)
elevation_m = 304
area_total_km2 = 28
population_as_of = December 31, 2004
population_total = 8352
population_density_km2 = 296
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|40|04|N|15|04|E
frazioni =
telephone = 0825
postalcode = 83035
gentilic = Grottesi
saint = St. Thomas
day =
mayor = Giovanni Ianniciello (since June 13, 2004)
website = [http://www.comunedigrottaminarda.it/ www.comunedigrottaminarda.it]

Grottaminarda is a town and a commune in the province of Avellino (Campania), situated 80 km north-east of Naples, in the South-west of Italy. The population is about 8,400 inhabitants.

History

This charming town is rich of art and history. Located at the intersection of important trade routes
Regio Tratturo that has rendered the passage from the Tirrenyan one to the Adriatic shoreline easy. Since its origins the economy of the village was tied to the commerce with the populations of passage

Economy

Today, Grottaminarda 's vibrant industrial district provides jobs for workers commuting from closely cities. Many small and medium farms are present as well.A large market, including vendors of fruit,veg, cheese, salami and a wide variety of household items is held every Monday. It is worthwhile to get there early as the market stall holders tend to pack up from around noon.

Main sights

Places of interest are the churches of "S. Maria Maggiore", "Santuario di Carpignano" and "San Michele", and many ancient monuments.

Local tastes

Typical products of this place are torrone and salami, many different from the same products that you can find in other places.

External links

* [http://www.comunedigrottaminarda.it Comune di Grottaminarda]


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