Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 65.48 km² Dialling code 0828 | Demonym(s) Buccinesi Elevation 663 m Local time Sunday 9:52 PM Postal code 84021 | |
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Frazioni Buccino Scalo, Pianelle, San Giovanni, Teglia, Temponi, Tufariello Weather 7°C, Wind SW at 14 km/h, 88% Humidity | ||
Buccino is a town and comune in Campania in Italy, in the province of Salerno, located about 700 m above sea level.
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Map of 84021 Buccino, Province of Salerno, Italy
Geography
The municipality borders with Auletta, Colliano, Palomonte, Romagnano al Monte, Salvitelle, San Gregorio Magno and Sicignano degli Alburni. It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Buccino Scalo, Pianelle, San Giovanni, Teglia, Temponi and Tufariello.
History
In Roman times, the town was known as Volcei. It was the chief town of the independent tribe of the Volceiani, Vulcientes or Volcentani, whose territory was bounded north by that of the Hirpini, west and south by Lucania and east by the territory of Venusia. Some pre-Roman ruins still exist. It became a municipium, and in 323 CE had an extensive territory attached to it, including the town of Numistro, the large Cyclopean walls of which may still be seen, 35 km below Muro Lucano.
Main sights
Below the town is a well-preserved Roman bridge over the Tanagro river.