The medieval village of Teggiano

Teggiano is a common part of the historical region of Lucania, but in the province of Salerno.
The whole city is included in the territory as a heritage site.

The old town, medieval village, It is on a hill in Vallo di Diano while the slopes of the hill hosting housing and land.

The territory is composed, partly, a hilly-mountainous area and partly by a flat area.
Even the mountainous area is part of the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano

A step back in time

Teggiano is a unique place and almost mystical, to visit at least once in a lifetime.

The small town offers breathtaking views, beautiful landscapes as what you can amaim from the walls and the door.

Teggiano, medieval jewel and the cradle of spirituality, It managed to stay intact during the course of time with its old lanterns and walks among the "carrare", narrow streets of the village.

characteristic Places

Among the places that preserve the beauty of the village there is the Museo delle Erbe, It located in the historic city center, dedicated to botany and ethnobotany in which it was rebuilt a medieval apothecary.
The Diocesan Museum came to life in the '80s, after the desecration of the church of San Bruno in the '30s.

On the territory of Teggiano are thirteen churches and among the best known is the Holy Mercy Convent. Born as male Benedictine monastery, It was transformed by the Prince of Salerno and Lord of Diano, in 1475 the convent of the Friars Minor of St. Francis.
The church houses the large fresco "Road to Calvary" and is considered the most beautiful monument of the city.

At the table of Princess Costanza

From 11 to 13 August in the village there is the medieval setting to feast "The Table of Princess Constance".

Tourists and citizens crowd the streets and squares of the city to enjoy shows in the medieval background of all kinds. More than 500 "Actors" dressed in period costumes will parade in the parade.

The festival is an opportunity to visit buildings, churches and museums in the ancient center.
Even the cuisine has its own space thanks to a culinary journey that serves antique recipes.

“At the table of Princess Costanza "recalls the arrival in town of Princess Costanza, daughter of the Duke of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro, who married the Prince of Salerno, Antonello Sanseverino.

The event is sponsored by the City of Teggiano and organized by the Pro Loco.

History

Luca Mandelli, old teggianese, attributes the foundation of the country to the settlers Tegea, Greek city

Another hypothesis states that Teggiano was founded by Lucani early fourth century B.C..

The city became very important period in italics, playing a leading role during the social wars. Countless historical relics scattered along the streets of downtown testify that period.
From the fifth century, the village assumed the name of Diana and became very important at a time when the family Sanseverino assigned it a privileged place.

In 1485, within the walls of the castle it was hatched the conspiracy of the Barons, hatched by the Prince of Salerno against the King of Naples. In 1497 Teggiano was besieged by the Duke of Calabria but the impregnable castle fame was confirmed on that occasion and the siege ended with a performance by Frederick.

From the 1552 Teggiano became the fief of noble families of the Kingdom.

In 1862, the neo Italian government gave the order to avoid homonyms of the names of the municipalities and was renamed Diano Teggiano, its name in Roman times.
This change was not well received at the time and still today, Many citizens use the old name.