And on we go with the travel tips Cilento. One nice morning we had a very nice lady at the reception of the Terme del Tufaro recommended by Senerchia to make a detour, which we liked to have followed naturally. Who, if not the locals to do because to know where are the real attractions? The village Senerchia is only 10 minutes from the hotel in about 600 feet up the slopes of Monte Polveracchio . Tourist interest is the old village, the borgo vecchio, the earthquake of 1980 was abandoned since the urromantische and today is a ghost town.

The post-medieval, historically very interesting Senerchia is located at the southeastern extension of the present village below the ruins of the ancient fortress on a promontory of Monte Croce, with a magnificent view of the Valle del Sele in the east. For ages 3 to 15 Century was the seat of Senerchia noble Norman family Senerchia, who are also responsible for the Castello. Although its origins go back to the Lombards, which today is largely preserved structure from the time of Nicola di Senerchia, who in 1271 was from Carlo I d'Anjou appointed lords. One well is particularly the northern part of the castle overlooking the Alto Val Sele and di Monti Picentini .

Another highlight of the abandoned village is the Romanesque church of San Michele, the foundation is on the 12th Century estimated, partly because the then ruling military Lombards maintained a close relationship to the holy Michael. Unfortunately, the 13th from the Century native statue of San Michele Arcangelo, both by the earthquake and by amateur attempts at restoration severely damaged. The inscription "Riccardus Frateius Dominae Senercla" on the church spire then refers back to the family Senerchia. Unfortunately, the church was closed because of restoration work, so we could see the interior only through the keyhole, but the view makes up for everything.

But otherwise I have with my son, I think all the houses of the medieval village center inspected the Short had rumstrolchen in each house. As Senerchia was abandoned vecchia 1980 and today one has the opportunity, his nose in the not completely destroyed houses stuck to. For an 8-year course that is a fantastic adventure playground (yes, dear mother, I was always there and I watch out that no danger of collapse was). Further down on this page I've selected a few photos of our exploration. It is advisable to visit Senerchia the afternoon, we have the opportunity to eat on the beautiful terrace of the village restaurants for dinner - for a table full of local, homemade specialties and wine at the end we paid ridiculous 10 EUR per capita. Even if one of Campania, I feel great eating everywhere, you should not miss. This family run small restaurant is located at the entrance and can not be wrong (there is only one street).

The "main street" of the borgo antico is repaired and leads up to the church. A secluded picnic and picnic area invites one to pause, even a modern playground is set up, interested but my dwarf more exciting ruins and the tadpoles in the creek flowing through the village (Vallone di San Michele) is not given the first clear Sun The cave "Grotta della Prufunnata" and by the municipality and the WWF operated Oasi naturale Valle della Caccia with the waterfall Cascata Acqua Bianca this time we have left out, but I'll go down again soon so determined!

Links:

Senerchia to Wikipedia (it)
Senerchia page in English
Official website of the Comune di Senerchia
Campania and Cilento Salerno Travel Guide (pdf)

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