Nusco
Sign in to saveNusco (Irpino: ) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino (Campania region) in the south of Italy, east of Naples, with a population of around 4,100. It is situated in the mountains between the valleys of the Calore Irpino and Ofanto rivers. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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Nusco is a small Italian town of about 4,100 people located in the Avellino province in southern Italy, nestled in the mountains between two river valleys. It has been recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages, making it notable for its scenic charm and heritage value.
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- Italian comune.name
- Nusco
- Italian comune.official_name
- Comune di Nusco
- Italian comune.image_skyline
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- Italian comune.image_caption
- Cathedral of Nusco.
- Italian comune.province
- Avellino (AV)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Ponteromito
- Italian comune.mayor
- Antonio Iuliano
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 53.6
- Italian comune.population_total
- 4148
- Italian comune.population_as_of
- 30 November 2017
- Italian comune.population_demonym
- Nuscani
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- 914
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Nusco (Irpino: ) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino (Campania region) in the south of Italy, east of Naples, with a population of around 4,100. It is situated in the mountains between the valleys of the Calore Irpino and Ofanto rivers. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
== History == Hannibal crossed this area during the Punic Wars. According to legend, some of Hannibal's elephants became ensconced in the mud of the river to the east. As his elephants drowned, the General mourned the death of these great beasts. As such, the river that extends through this valley became known as, and remains known as, the Ofanto (a corruption of Italian "elefante") River.