
PLACES TO VISIT IN SAN MAURO CILENTO
- Eleousa Museum: here you could take a look at the ancient manuscripts, books and finds of the social and religious culture of the village.
- “Spirito Santo” Chapel (15th century).
- The Parish Church (12th century).
- “Palazzo Paleologo” (Bisanzio princes’ palace).
FEASTS & FESTIVALS
- 1st Sunday after Easter (Octave Day of Easter): feast of “Madonna Addolorata”
- July, 11th: Patron saint’s day in honor of “San Mauro Martire”. Concert performance.
- September, 8th: feast of “Madonna della Sala”; on this day, you could be part of the striking rite that is celebrated in a little chapel. Once there used to be a Longobard settlement in this area.
- First days of September: “Settembre ai fichi”, that is, the festival of figs! In a picture-perfect late summer weather, you could taste the local products of the village thus celebrating the tradition of growing figs and making various delicatessen of this yummy fruit!
- Enjoy the various performances entertained by the several local associations like the municipality and pro-loco!
LOCAL FAIRS
There is a small local fair every Friday and a larger one the first weekend after Easter.