Valva (SA)
Encyclopedia
Valva is an Italian
town and municipality in the Province of Salerno
in the south-western region
of Campania
. As of 2009 its population was of 1,784.
(AV
), Caposele
(AV), Colliano
, Laviano
, Oliveto Citra
and Senerchia
(AV).
It is an agricultural centre of the upper Sele
valley, located on its left side and at the feet of the steep and rugged slopes of Monte delle Rose
(1372 m) and Monte Marzano (1524 m).
. During the period of the so-called “barbarian invasions” the inhabitants built a new settlement, higher up the mountain; the ruins of this town, Valva Vecchia, can still be seen. Later the population returned to the valley and constructed the town which exists today. During the Norman period it was called Balba, and was a possession of local lords.
The façade of the church of S Giacomo has three ornate portals in the late-Baroque style.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
town and municipality in the Province of Salerno
Province of Salerno
The Province of Salerno is a province in the Campania region of Italy.-Geography:The largest towns in the province are: Salerno, the capital, which has a population of 139,579; Cava de' Tirreni with a population of 53,488; Battipaglia with a population of 51,115; and Nocera Inferiore which has a...
in the south-western region
Regions of Italy
The regions of Italy are the first-level administrative divisions of the state, constituting its first NUTS administrative level. There are twenty regions, of which five are constitutionally given a broader amount of autonomy granted by special statutes....
of Campania
Campania
Campania is a region in southern Italy. The region has a population of around 5.8 million people, making it the second-most-populous region of Italy; its total area of 13,590 km² makes it the most densely populated region in the country...
. As of 2009 its population was of 1,784.
Geography
It borders with the communes of CalabrittoCalabritto
Calabritto is an Italian town and a commune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. As of 2009 its population was of 2,567.-History:The town was struck by the 1980 Irpinia earthquake on November 23. The town had to be rebuilt after the serious damage that was inflicted. It is in the...
(AV
Province of Avellino
The Province of Avellino is a province in the Campania region of Italy. The area is typified by many small towns and villages scattered across the province; in fact only two towns have a population over 20,000; its capital city Avellino and Ariano Irpino....
), Caposele
Caposele
Caposele is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy.The town was seriously damaged by the Irpinian earthquake of 1980....
(AV), Colliano
Colliano
Colliano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. The name is likely related to the Italian word, collinare, which means hill top.-Geography:...
, Laviano
Laviano
Laviano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy....
, Oliveto Citra
Oliveto Citra
Oliveto Citra is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy....
and Senerchia
Senerchia
Senerchia is an Italian municipality of 1370 registered voters, but with only 1036 inhabitants, of province of Avellino, located in High Valley Sele in Campania.-Geography:...
(AV).
It is an agricultural centre of the upper Sele
Sele River
The Sele is a river in southwestern Italy. Originating from the Monti Picentini in Caposele , it flows through the region of Campania, in the provinces of Salerno and Avellino...
valley, located on its left side and at the feet of the steep and rugged slopes of Monte delle Rose
Monte delle Rose
Monte delle Rose is a mountain in the Monti Sicani, in Sicily, southern Italy. It has an elevation of .-Description:The Monte delle Rose is located at the boundary with Sosio Valley Natural Reserve. Historically, it was mentioned by Aristotle and Pliny the Elder and was famous for its herbs,...
(1372 m) and Monte Marzano (1524 m).
Historical and artistic notes
A flourishing town of the same name was present nearby at the time of the Roman EmpireRoman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
. During the period of the so-called “barbarian invasions” the inhabitants built a new settlement, higher up the mountain; the ruins of this town, Valva Vecchia, can still be seen. Later the population returned to the valley and constructed the town which exists today. During the Norman period it was called Balba, and was a possession of local lords.
The façade of the church of S Giacomo has three ornate portals in the late-Baroque style.
Economy
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture. Cereals, fodder, olives and vegetables are grown and cattle, pigs and sheep are raised. Forestery and trade in livestock are practised. There is some small-scale production of olive oil, and various types of artisanal activity.See also
- QuagliettaQuagliettaQuaglietta is an Italian hamlet situated in the municipality of Calabritto, Province of Avellino, Campania. As of 2009 its population was of 465 .-History:...
- Sele river
- Natural Reserve of Marzano-Eremita Mountains