Cannalonga

Cannalonga is a town and comune in the Province of Salerno, Campania, southern Italy.

Cannalonga
Comune di Cannalonga
The town of Cannalonga
Coat of arms
Location of Cannalonga
Cannalonga
Location of Cannalonga in Italy
Cannalonga
Cannalonga (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°15′N 15°18′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceSalerno (SA)
Government
  MayorToribio Tangredi
Area
  Total17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total1,098
  Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Cannalonghesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
84040
Dialing code0974
Patron saintSaint Turibius of Mongrovejo
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The town was founded between the 9th/10th century AD.

It became well known in the region around 1450, when the tradition of the festival called Fiera di Santa Lucia started. Today this festival is better known as Fiera della Frecagnola.

The most popular historical monument there is the "Palazzo Ducale" (the duke's palace), which is located in the heart of the town, facing Piazza del Popolo. The palace belongs to the Dukes of Cannalonga, the Mogrovejo-Romano family.

Etymology

According to some people, this name is due to the large number of bamboo-stems (it:canne di bambù) present in the area. According to others the name is referred to an old measure unit called "canna".

Cuisine

Traditional meals include:

Special events

See also


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