- Grottaminarda
Infobox CityIT
img_coa =| official_name = Grottaminarda
region =Campania
province = Avellino (AV)
elevation_m = 304
area_total_km2 = 28
population_as_of =December 31 ,2004
population_total = 8352
population_density_km2 = 296
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|40|04|N|15|04|E
frazioni =
telephone = 0825
postalcode = 83035
gentilic = Grottesi
saint = St. Thomas
day =
mayor = Giovanni Ianniciello (sinceJune 13 ,2004 )
website = [http://www.comunedigrottaminarda.it/ www.comunedigrottaminarda.it]Grottaminarda is a town and a commune in the
province of Avellino (Campania ), situated 80 km north-east ofNaples , in the South-west ofItaly . The population is about 8,400 inhabitants.History
This charming town is rich of art and history. Located at the intersection of important trade routes
Regio Tratturo that has rendered the passage from theTirrenyan one to theAdriatic shoreline easy. Since its origins the economy of the village was tied to the commerce with the populations of passageEconomy
Today, Grottaminarda 's vibrant industrial district provides jobs for workers commuting from closely cities. Many small and medium farms are present as well.A large market, including vendors of fruit,veg, cheese, salami and a wide variety of household items is held every Monday. It is worthwhile to get there early as the market stall holders tend to pack up from around noon.
Main sights
Places of interest are the churches of "S. Maria Maggiore", "Santuario di Carpignano" and "San Michele", and many ancient monuments.
Local tastes
Typical products of this place are
torrone andsalami , many different from the same products that you can find in other places.External links
* [http://www.comunedigrottaminarda.it Comune di Grottaminarda]
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