Battipaglia between Coast, History and Mozzarella di bufala

The Casoni Doria in Santa Lucia: two identical buildings from 1750

The Casoni Doria stand in Santa Lucia: two identical buildings dating from 1750. Because of their characteristic dark red color, they are also known as Casoni Rossi. The names refer to the same pair of buildings: Casoni Rossi highlights the color, while Casoni Doria is the other name for the two houses. Thus, the Casoni Doria combine a shared date, identical architecture and a distinctive external characteristic.

The former A.T.I. tobacco factory in Battipaglia

Another aspect of Battipaglia’s history is represented by the former A.T.I. tobacco factory. It was formerly called Farina and was one of the largest industrial facilities in the Piana del Sele. After being destroyed by the war in 1943, it was rebuilt in its present form. The complex complements the architectural history of the Casoni Doria with an industrial focus and broadens the historical perspective beyond individual buildings.

The medieval Castelluccio around the year 1000

The Castelluccio is a medieval building that was constructed around the year 1000 on the orders of Roberto il Guiscardo. Around 750 years separate the Castelluccio from the Casoni Doria. Its dating places it in a significantly earlier period than the Casoni Doria of 1750. This makes it possible to compare two different periods in the history of the area through two buildings, without assigning them to the same construction phase.

Madonna della Speranza

The procession of the Madonna della Speranza has a history spanning more than 200 years. The procession and the cult of Battipaglia have been included in the inventory of Campania’s intangible cultural heritage. The Italian name means Madonna of Hope in English. The terms are clearly distinguished: the cult refers to the veneration of the Madonna, while the procession denotes the religious custom.

Mozzarella di bufala in Battipaglia

Mozzarella di bufala is part of the culinary heritage. In Battipaglia, you can try it everywhere.

Long Sandy Coastline and Water Sports

Battipaglia has a long sandy coastline. The coast features equipped tourist facilities, and the beach offers opportunities for water sports. The coastal offerings are distributed across different points of reference: the facilities belong to the coast, while the opportunity for water sports belongs to the beach.

More destinations

If you would like to compare more places for planning your trip to Italy: Castellabate, Rofrano, Castiglione Di Ravello, Polla, Sala Consilina, Mezzatorre Di San Mauro Cilento, Pontecagnano, Case Del Conte.

For the overarching travel overview: Salerno.