Polla between Ancient History and Historic Routes

Ancient History and Roman Connections

The Lapis Pollae, also known as the Elogium Pollae, is an ancient marble slab from the 2nd century BC. It was discovered in the 17th century in the San Pietro district of the municipality of Polla in the Province of Salerno. For planning your trip, this reference provides a specific point of access to the town’s ancient history. The slab connects a historical testimony with Polla, making it particularly suitable for travelers who view culture not only through buildings but also through written evidence.

The Lapis Pollae is one of the most important written testimonies to the existence of a significant civilian, military and commercial transport connection in Roman times. Its historical relevance therefore extends beyond the individual object and leads to the routes and connections that shaped the Roman era. If you are interested in civilian, military and commercial transport connections, you will find here a thematic focus that connects Polla with the history of travel, trade and movement in Roman times.

Culture at the Museo Civico

The Museo Civico "Insteia Polla" houses a permanent exhibition entitled "Rassegna permanente delle antiche vestiture pollesi". The exhibition is organized according to everyday occasions: festive clothing, everyday clothing, ritual clothing and mourning clothing. This gives you access to clothing through different situations in daily and festive life. The four sections place different occasions side by side and give the museum visit a clearly recognizable cultural and historical focus. Those who wish to connect regional everyday culture with historical ways of life will find a suitable thematic point of reference here.

Monastery, Church and Ancient Sites

The old Sant'Antonio Monastery features a 16th-century portal. Medieval frescoes can be seen in the old Church of San Pietro Apostolo. The two buildings emphasize different historical periods: the portal refers to the 16th century, while the frescoes date from the Middle Ages. In addition, Grotta del Convento, Grotta dell'Angelo and Sant'Elena are ancient sites in the vicinity of Polla. The historical perspective therefore extends from individual architectural features and frescoes to ancient sites in the area surrounding the town.

Historic Routes through the Districts

On the Strada Regia delle Calabrie, the route reaches the San Pietro di Polla district after approximately two kilometers. San Pietro di Polla stands on the remains of the Forum Annii, a Roman outpost on the Capua-Regium road. The historic Strada Regia delle Calabrie passes through the medieval district of Sant'Antonio before leaving Polla. This makes it possible to consider a historic route, a medieval district and a Roman outpost as part of one connected historical theme. The reference to approximately two kilometers remains the approximate distance within the route described. For planning your trip, this focus is suitable if you would like to explore historical connections through roads, districts and ancient traces.

Other Places

Other places: Positano, Casalbuono, Santa Maria Di Castellabate, Roccapiemonte, San Cipriano Picentino, Pontecagnano, Roccagloriosa, Sala Consilina

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