Bellosguardo is a town and comune

Comune

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 in the province of Salerno

Province of Salerno

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 in the Campania

Campania

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 region of south-western Italy

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The meaning of the name

The word "Bellosguardo" is made up of 2 parts: the first is "Bello" that means "beautiful, pretty"; the second "Sguardo" whose meaning is "view, landscape". In the past, the town was also called "Belrisguardo".

Places of interest

• St. Michael the Arcangel's Church
• Forest Macchia
• St. Maria's convent
• Salvo D'Acquisto's square

Typical dishes

• Sfogliatella bellosguardese
• Tortanetto
• Cicci ammaritati
• Bucatini ammullicati
• Coniglio 'mbuttunat

See Also

Bellosguardo, Santa Barbara, California Huguette Clark residence