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Excellent location for visiting Central / Southern Italy

The name Bologna of the South assigned several years ago is mainly due to the beauty and elegance of its main street. Part of the province of Salerno and the protected area of the Monti Lattari Regional Park. 

What's nearby to visit? 
* 10 minutes Vietri sul Mare - known throughout the world for the ancient tradition of ceramic processing and its hamlet Albori which is part of the club The most beautiful villages in Italy - Villa Comunale - Scogli: the two brothers represent from always the symbol of Vietri sul Mare so much so that there are several legends that are told about their appearance in these waters.
* 15 minutes - Salerno - Lungomare - Piazza della Libertà - Arechi Castle - Artist's Light - Cathedral of San Matteo - Complex of Santa Sofia - Medieval aqueduct -  Via dei Mercanti - Giardino della Minerva - Salerno Maritime Station - San Pietro Archaeological Complex - Isola Verde Acqua Park - Etruscan-Samnite Archaeological Area of Fratte
* 20 minutes from Pompeii - Vesuvius - site of the archaeological excavations of the ancient Roman city, known for its ancient city buried in 79 AD by the eruption of Vesuvius.
* 30 minutes from Naples - the capital of the Campania region - the historic center of Naples has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
* 30 minutes from Castellammare di Stabia - Lungomare - Monte Faito - Scavi di Stabia - Villa San Marco
* 40 minutes from Paestum - called Poseidonia by the Greeks - Archaeological Park of Paestum - The National Archaeological Museum of Paestum is one of the major "site" museums in Italy

We are located 5 km inland from the Amalfi Coast, Campania -  Amalfi: with the Cathedral and its paradise cloister; Atrani with the churches of San Salvatore del Birecto and Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente; Cetara, the land of anchovy sauce; Conca dei Marini; the town of the sfogliatella, with its Grotta dello Smeraldo of rare beauty, the Patronal Church of San Giovanni Battista; Furore with a small fjord; Maiori with the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria a Mare and the Castle of San Nicola de Thoro Plano; Minori with the Basilica of Santa Trofimena and the Roman Villa; Positano with the Church of the Assumption and the charming old town; Praiano with the churches of San Luca and San Gennaro and the related Belvedere; Ravello the city of music with its Cathedral and the prestigious Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo and the Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium; Scala, the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast; sunsets and the various hamlets, called the "green lung" of the Amalfi Coast; finally Vietri sul Mare.

#CAVADETIRRENI

  This position is much appreciated by nature lovers for its itineraries and for its historic center. A village surrounded by greenery and sheltered from the winds, on the hills surrounding the city center there are many hamlets

Name of inhabitants: Cavesi / cavensi / metelliani
Population: 52,931
Surface: 37 km²
Patrons: St. Mary crowned with the elm, St. Adjutor
Public holidays: 8th September
Mayor: VINCENZO SERVALLI

Historic Center: The village is characterized by arcades that wind along the entire course, a place of commerce and local crafts, animated by the nightlife of Cavese. In fact, the Cavese nightlife is concentrated along the entire course animated by pubs, bars and restaurants where it is possible to entertain oneself with aperitifs, dinners and music evenings. Those who stroll through the arcades can enjoy a particular enchanting atmosphere, between antiquity and modernity. Borgo Scacciaventi: The oldest part of the historic center is characterized by historic residences, the buildings are true architectural masterpieces of the time, the result of the skilful work of the masons from Cavese, known throughout the kingdom of Naples as "master builders"

Duomo & Fountain of the Dolphins: Corso Umberto I

Piazza San Francesco: is one of the monumental hearts of Cava, with the beautiful sixteenth-century bell tower and the spectacular eighteenth-century façade delimiting this place of great charm and representative of cultural and civil wealth. The square is surrounded by the Church of Maria SS. dell'Olmo and from the convent of the same name from which it takes its name. Currently used as a parking lot, it has also become a meeting area for the Metellian nightlife. 

Basilica of Santa Maria dell'Olmo: The Madonna dell'Olmo is declared the patron saint of the city. The church with interesting seventeenth-century frescoes and other works of art. The solemn feast is celebrated on 8 September, the day of the Nativity of Mary.

Abbey of the Holy Trinity: The beautiful Badia  considered one of the most important Benedictine monasteries in Europe of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The abbey was founded in 1011 by the Benedictine hermit monk Alferio Pappacarbone, who was proclaimed a saint in 1893. The first impression is of a modest-sized building, but the appearance is deceiving because the facade hides a grandiose monumental complex full of sanctity, of History and Art.

The city is located in a valley closed by two mountain groups suitable for nature excursions. Group walks are also organized throughout the year, through the Valle di  Monte San Liberatore ,  Monte Finestra , the small village of Croce, the Annunziata, Santa Maria a Toro, the city castle, Borrello, Campitello, Sant'Anna, the hermitage of San Martino, the Bonea caves, the Badia, the Sambuco, the Sanctuary of Maria Santissima Avvocata above Maiori and the  Amalfi Coast 

Culinary tradition, with some typical dishes that Cavese families usually eat during the festival: spleen, soppressata, eggplant with chocolate, pastiera of macaroni (the Neapolitan pasta omelette), accompanied by locally produced wine. 

Best pastry shops in Cava de 'Tirreni:  Tirrena Pastry - Sandro Pastry - Vincent Gelateria Yogurteria Torteria - Emilia Ice Cream Shop - Mademoiselle Charlotte - Fit House - Bruno Pastry - Luigi Liberti - Carrano Pastry - Marco Pellegrino Pastry & Coffee - Lamberti Pastry - Pastry Vitale

One of the most important religious and folkloristic manifestations of the city are the celebrations in honor of the Blessed Sacrament called "Feast of Montecastello"  An unmissable exhibition where the major groups of trombonieri, groups of flag-wavers, parade and challenge each other. With their vintage uniforms and flag games brighten up the days of the party, the celebrations are concluded every year with a fireworks display from Monte Castello, so dear to the people of Cavese that it increases the value of a house for the mere fact of having the right exposure towards the mountain.  An event that sees the Casali di Trombonieri compete in a shooting competition and that every year attracts a large number of spectators, both from Cavese and elsewhere.  The whiteness of the blank parchment , received by King Ferrante, as a thank you to the city and to the 500 Cavesi soldiers who came to his aid, was never “profaned”, and is still so preserved in the Palazzo di Città. Today the Parchment represents the coveted prize of the "Trombonieri Challenge" 

Medieval Festival: It takes place throughout the territory of the Badia di Cava de 'Tirreni, or the "Body of Cava". In this festival there are activities and re-enactments with a medieval theme.