Gorga (Stio)


Gorga, also known as Gorga Cilento, is a southern Italian village and the only hamlet of Stio, a municipality in the province of Salerno, Campania. As of 2016, its population was 160.

History

The village was originally settled in the 12th century by Basilian monks, and grew as a village during the Middle Ages. Part of Magliano Vetere as a casale, it was aggregated to the municipality of Stio in early 19th century.

Geography

Located in the middle of Cilento and transcluded into its national park, Gorga is a hill village that spans below Le Corne mountain, next to the source of the river Alento, and 3 km north of Stio. It is 4 km far from Magliano Nuovo, 6 from Magliano Vetere, 8 from Piano Vetrale, Gioi and Campora, and 16 from Vallo della Lucania.

Main sights

The principal sights of Gorga are the ruins of the church Grancia di San Lucido, the central church of St. Januarius; and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Health, situated in the locality of Oliceta.

Personalities