Minori, Campania

Minori
—  Comune  —
Comune di Minori
Coat of arms
Minori Location of Minori in Italy
Coordinates: 40°39′N 14°37′E / 40.65°N 14.617°E / 40.65; 14.617Coordinates: 40°39′N 14°37′E / 40.65°N 14.617°E / 40.65; 14.617
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Province of Salerno (SA)
Frazioni	Montecita, Torre Paradiso, Via Monte, Via Pioppi, Via Torre, Villa Amena
Government
- Mayor	Andrea Reale
Area
- Total	2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation	635 m (2,083 ft)
Population (2007)
- Total	2,871
- Density	1,435.5/km2 (3,717.9/sq mi)
Demonym	Minoresi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	84010
Dialing code	089
Patron saint	Saint Trofimena
Saint day	13 July
Website	Official website

Minori is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. Minori is a small picturesque town situated on the Amalfi Coast.

Etymology

A view from the pier, January 2005

The origins of the name Minori come from its association in the past with the river that crosses it, La Rheggina, its ancient Latin name was Rheggina Minor. This name coincides with the name of the neighboring village Maiori, then known as Rheggina Maior. In time, it has come to be known simply as Minori. It is the site of well-preserved ruins of a Roman villa, which are open for public viewing.

Airport

The nearest airport is Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport (QSR).

References

See also

• Amalfi Coast
• Sorrentine Peninsula

External links

Media related to Minori at Wikimedia Commons