History and tradition are the special aspects of this happy
town that from a small fisherman’s village is now not only a famous resort but
also departure point for memorable excursions between art and culture.
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“Villa Romana” of the 1st century A.D., the ancient home of a wealthy roman
patrician Family which is today one of most representative artistic points of
the small town of Minori visited every year by tourists from every part of the
globe.
The Basilica dedicated to Saint Trofimena, patron saint of Minori, was built
for the first time at the end of the eighteenth century. The actual church is
the result of the reconstruction of the nineteenth century in baroque style.
There are a lot of churches in town such as:
- Arci-brotherhood of the Holy Sacrament;
- church of Santa Lucia
- church of Saint Michele Arcangelo in Torre (small hill suburb of Minori)
- church of Saints Gennaro and Giuliano in Villa Mena
- church of The Angelo Custode al Monte
- the small church of Saint Giovanni over the sea
- the convent of Saint Nicola (in Forcella of Minori)
- the Campanile of the Annunziata
Minori is known as the “City of the Taste” (Gusta Minori) for the famous open
air theatre cultural itinerary event combined with enogastromony which takes
place every September.
The feast of the patron Saint Trofimena comes tre times a year (July 13th,
November 05th and 27th)
A well known local tradition is the preparation of Nativity scenes in all
churches and the cult of the passion of Christ with the torch-bearers’
chanting..
Art, culture and tradition find a warm and welcome home in Minori