And continue with the tour's tips Cilento. One nice morning gave us a very nice lady at the reception of the Terme del Tufaro recommended a detour after Senerchia to make the course we gladly followed. Who, if not the locals, do you know where the real attractions are? Senerchia the village is only 10 minutes away in about 600 meters altitude on the slopes of Mount Polveracchio. Tourist interesting is the ancient village of Borgo Vecchio, since the earthquake of 1980 was abandoned and now a ghost town urromantische represents.

The nachmittelalterliche, historically very interesting Senerchia is located on the southeastern foothills of the current village beneath the remnants of the old fortress on a rocky outcrop of Monte Croce, with a magnificent view of the Valle del Sele in the east. For 3 centuries until 15 Senerchia century was the seat of the noble Norman family Senerchia, which is also responsible for the Castello draw. Although its origins back to the Lombards go today comes largely preserved structure from the time of Nicola di Senerchia of 1271 by Carlo D'Angio I was appointed to the feudal lord. Well preserved is particularly the northern part of the castle with a view of the Alto Sele and Val di Monti Picentini.

Another highlight of the deserted village is the Romanesque church of San Michele, the foundation is on the 12th Century estimated, partly because the then prevailing warlike Lombards a close relationship to the sacred Michael maintained. Unfortunately, from the 13th Coming century statue of San Michele Archangelo both by the earthquake as well as amateur restoration attempts severely damaged. The inscription "Riccardus Frateius Domina Senercla" on the tower then refers back to the family Senerchia. Unfortunately, the church closed because of restoration work, so we just inside could look through the keyhole, but the view makes up for everything.

But otherwise I have with my son, I believe, all homes Kerns of the medieval village inspected the Short had rumstrolchen in each house. As was mentioned Senerchia vecchia abandoned in 1980 and now has the opportunity to make his nose in the not entirely destroyed houses to be stuck. For an 8-year old is obviously a fantastic adventure playground (yes, dear mother, I was always there and got out that there was no danger of collapse). At the bottom of this page, I have a couple of photos showing our exploration. It is recommended that Senerchia in the afternoon to visit, so you have the opportunity on the beautiful terrace of the village restaurants to eat dinner - for a table full of local, homemade specialties and wine at the end, we have ridiculous EUR 10 per capita paid. Even when you're in Campania, in my opinion great feeling everywhere eats, you should not miss. The small family-run restaurant is located at the entrance and can not be missed (there is only one street).

The "main street" of the Borgo Antico is repaired and leads up to the church. A secluded resting and picnic area invites you to pause, even a modern playground is set up, but my dwarf interested, given the much more exciting ruins and the tadpoles in the village flowing brook (Vallone di San Michele) just not so. The cave "Grotta della Prufunnata" and by the municipality and the WWF oasis operated naturale della Valle Caccia with the waterfall Cascata Acqua Bianca, we have omitted this time, but I certainly yes go out again soon!

Links:

Wikipedia to Senerchia (it)
Senerchia page in English
Official site of the Comune di Senerchia
Campania guide Salerno and Cilento (pdf)

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