Prignano Cilento

Prignano Cilento is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

Prignano Cilento is a town of Greek origin. Its original name is thought to be either Plinianu or Pirinianu. The origins of Pirinianu are not clear. Some theories are that the name means 'Belonging to Pliny' (the roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder), or that it means 'place of prunes', in times past it was well known for growing plums. The first settlement was founded near Melito, but has since expanded to the edge of Sant Antuono di Torchiara. The town has roughly 870 inhabitants. Notable churches in the town are San Nicola di Bari, Santa Caterina, San Cosmo e Damiano, Sant' Antonio and San Biagio (Originally the church of San Giuliano). There are 4 private antique chapels in the town. There was an Italo-Greek monastery, Santa Sofia in the Serre location. The patron saint is Saint Nicholas, or San Nicola di Bari, who's festival is held on the 6th of December. Elevation is 410 metres above sea level. The local dialect is cilentano, with a napolitano influence. The zip code is 84060. Telephone prefix is 0974. The town mayor is currently Sabato Vecchio.

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