Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Avellino (AV) Demonym(s) Grottesi Province Province of Avellino Postal code 83035 | Region Campania Elevation 304 m (997 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Friday 9:01 PM Patron saint Thomas the Apostle | |
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Grottaminarda is a town and comune in the province of Avellino (Campania), situated 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Naples, in the southwest of Italy. The population is about 8,400 inhabitants.
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Map of 83035 Grottaminarda Province of Avellino, Italy
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 Tyrrhenian 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 nearby cities. Many small and medium farms are present as well. The comune is a produce of torrone and salami. A large market, including vendors of fruit, vegetables, 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. An 1868 publication described it has having a population of 3500 and that the town is set on "rising ground in the midst of vineyards and corn-fields".
Main sights
Places of interest are the churches of S. Maria Maggiore, Santuario di Carpignano and San Michele, and many ancient monuments.
Grottaminarda is the mother town of Carpignano, where the Santuario di Carpignano is located (a grand church).