Elevation 295 m (968 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Monday 1:52 PM | Demonym(s) Torresi / Ursentini Postal code 84077 | |
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Frazioni Borgo Cerreto, Calleo, Castel Ruggero Weather 12°C, Wind N at 16 km/h, 89% Humidity | ||
Torre Orsaia is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. In 2011 it had a population of 2,185.
Contents
- Map of 84077 Torre Orsaia Province of Salerno Italy
- History
- Geography
- Demographics
- Main sights
- Transport
- References
Map of 84077 Torre Orsaia Province of Salerno, Italy
History
The settlement, originally named Turris Ursajae, was founded in the 11th century, in the current location of the nearby village of Castel Ruggero.
Geography
The municipality, located in southern Cilento and included in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, borders with Caselle in Pittari, Morigerati, Roccagloriosa, Rofrano, San Giovanni a Piro and Santa Marina. It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Borgo Cerreto (shared with Rofrano), Calleo and Castel Ruggero (autonomous municipality until 1929).
Demographics
Abitanti censiti
Main sights
The medieval town is situated on a green hill in the middle of centuries old Pisciotta olive trees. The stone fountains "dell’Olmo" and "della Scalitta" which are situated just outside the town are witnesses of the local craft industry.
Transport
The town is served by an exit, "Torre Orsaia", on the NSA 161 highway Padula-Policastro, that is 7.6 km far. Torre Orsaia station, located in the village of Calleo and part of the Naples-Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway, is 6.4 km from the town.