Roscigno Vecchia
An abandoned village in the heart of the Cilento, with its square, fountain, church and farmhouses just as they were a hundred years ago.
The story
In the early 20th century landslides forced the inhabitants to leave, and the village was moved by decree to higher ground, where today's Roscigno stands. The houses were emptied but not demolished, and the village has remained a rare example of an intact 19th-century farming village. For many years it had a single inhabitant, and it has become the symbol of the abandoned villages of the South.
Why go
Walking through the empty square with its fountain and the church of San Nicola is like stepping into an old photograph; the village also has a small museum of rural life.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Auletta station, 16.6 km away. Alternatively: Atena Lucana station, 17.2 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 44 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 104 km away.
- Parking. There are 10 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 83 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 68 |
| Feb | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 71 |
| Mar | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 55 |
| Apr | from 6 to 18 °C | 18° 6° | 34 |
| May | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 47 |
| Jun | from 16 to 29 °C | 29° 16° | 29 |
| Jul | from 19 to 33 °C | 33° 19° | 20 |
| Aug | from 19 to 32 °C | 32° 19° | 34 |
| Sep | from 15 to 27 °C | 27° 15° | 49 |
| Oct | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 65 |
| Nov | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 83 |
| Dec | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 45 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 594 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.