It is situated at the slopes of Cilento mountains where they meet with Alburni.
The structure of the town is different from the other towns of the area.
There are beautiful facades and portals that are really picturesque.
Santa Maria Maggiore church is really beautiful with its wood sculptures and the paintings made in 1700.
In August there is the historical recalling of the life of the brigand Tittariello.
Monuments and natural beauties...
- Santa Maria Maggiore Church, with its wood sculptures and the paintings made in 1700
Annunziata Church, that contains a Flemish painting of 1500 portraying Our Lady of the Rosary
Monte Carmelo Sanctuary, where many pilgrims go in September
San Sebastiano Church
San Rocco Church
Santa Maria dei Martiri Church
San Tommaso Chapel
San Salvatore Chapel
Sant’Antonio Chapel
Carmine Chapel
Palazzo Baronale, D’Aromando, Cafaro, Mele, Costa, Casa Sacco
Grangia di Sant’Antonio
History...
The name of the town, founded in IX century, indicates its Byzantine origins.
A document of 1136 mentions the fact that Sant’Arsenio belonged to Diano territory.
It was ruled by Guarna and Sanseverino, religious affairs were managed by the Abbey of Cava until 1513.
Other families ruled Sant’Arsenio, for example Villano and Schipani families.
The brigand Tittariello terrorized the whole Vallo di Diano.