Not coincidentally referred to by writer Paul Valery as "Little Switzerland," Cava de' Tirreni was already in antiquity a vacation spot beloved by the Roman nobility. Located in the province of Salerno, the town occupies a strategic position between Naples, Salerno and the Amalfi Coast.
The first to inhabit it were the Etruscans, the so-called Tirreni, then the Romans and finally the Lombards, whose presence is evidenced by a series of towers scattered along the territory, intended for the ancient game of pigeons.
The nerve center of the village is precisely the oldest part, the Borgo Scacciaventi. What were once the old artisan stores are largely replaced by modern stores, clubs and small restaurants that enliven the historic center dotted with characteristic arcades. Although the ungo vialone is named after the first family that inhabited it, coincidence has it that the urban architecture actually protects the street from rain and wind.
At the entrance to Borgo Scacciaventi you will be greeted by the Sanctuary of San Francesco. Characteristic of the convent is the path dedicated to the Monumental Nativity, with sculptures typical of the 18th-century Neapolitan tradition.
Religious and historical center of the city is definitely theBenedictine Abbey of the SS. Trinity, Cava's first inhabited core; its origins, in fact, are very ancient, and the story harks back to a hermit who lived in a small cave. Curious to know more about it?
We recommend that you continue strolling through the streets of the city to visit Cathedral Square with the Dolphin Fountain, have a coffee at the kiosk in the Villa Comunale or discover the first Italian Digital Crafts centre.