Cannalonga


Cannalonga is a town and comune in the Province of Salerno, Campania, southern Italy.

History

The town was founded between the 9th/10th century AD.
It became well known in the region around 1450, when the tradition of the festival called Fiera di Santa Lucia started. Today this festival is better known as Fiera della Frecagnola.
The most popular historical monument there is the "Palazzo Ducale", which is located in the heart of the town, facing Piazza del Popolo. The palace belongs to the Dukes of Cannalonga, the Mogrovejo-Romano family.

Etymology

According to some people, this name is due to the large number of bamboo-stems present in the area.
According to others the name is referred to an old measure unit called "canna".

Cuisine

Traditional meals include: