Campi | |
Settlement Type: | Frazione |
Pushpin Map: | Italy |
Coordinates: | 42.8512°N 13.0949°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Italy |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Umbria |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Perugia |
Subdivision Type3: | Italian: [[Comune]] |
Subdivision Name3: | Norcia |
Elevation M: | 711 |
Population Total: | 172 |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Demonym: | Campiani |
Timezone1: | CET |
Utc Offset1: | +1 |
Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
Postal Code Type: | Postcode |
Postal Code: | 06046 |
Area Code: | 0743 |
Blank Name Sec1: | Patron saint |
Blank Info Sec1: | St. Andrew |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Feast day |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | 30 November |
Campi, also known as Campi di Norcia, is a frazione of the comune of Norcia in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The medieval village has a population of around 200 people. Many of its landmarks, including the Church of San Salvatore, were heavily damaged during the October 2016 Central Italy earthquakes.
The area around Campi was first settled in Sabine and Roman times. The Sabine and Roman town was located in the valley where the Church of San Salvatore was eventually built, and by the medieval period this area became known as Campi Vecchio (Old Campi). In the Middle Ages, a fortified settlement was established on the hill overlooking the Roman settlement, and this was known as Campi Nuovo (New Campi). Over time, the castle was abandoned and only the was left standing.[1] In time, the names were reversed, with the medieval Campi Nuovo being renamed Campi Vecchio and vice versa. Modern Campi consists of Campi Nuovo in valley and Campi Alto on the hill.[2]
A number of buildings in the village were destroyed during the October 2016 Central Italy earthquakes,[3] including the Churches of San Salvatore and Santa Maria delle Grazie.[4]
Campi is a small medieval village which is located around 11km (07miles) north of Norcia. It has an elevation of 711m (2,333feet) above sea level, and it is spread over a syncline opposite the Monti Sibillini National Park. It has panoramic views over the Castoriana valley. It had a population of 172 according to the ISTAT census of 2001.
Agriculture and the cultivation of lentils and barley are important for the local economy. The area is also known for its black truffles (Italian: tartufo nero di Norcia) and industrial activity relating to the preparation of cured meats, particularly the .
Campi was visited by tourists due to its proximity to the Monti Sibillini National Park.
Two important events are the gastronomy and culture festival Il Castello del Gusto, which is held in the first weekend of August, and the feast of Our Lady of the Cross in the first weekend of September.