Eboli
Latest update: 29 January 2024
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The town of Eboli is located within the Province of Salerno and has a population of 39,984 inhabitants.
Covering an area of 138 km², it stands at an elevation of 145 metres above sea level and lies 85 km from Naples. Along with neighbouring Battipaglia, Eboli is best known for its production of Buffalo Mozzarella. |
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The town's name is now also deeply entrenched in popular culture; in 1945 Carlo Levi wrote his book "Christ Stopped at Eboli" (Cristo si é fermato a Eboli). The title is based upon a local phrase which refers to the poverty of Basilicata, the region that borders Campania close to Eboli.
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Comune di Eboli
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Province: Salerno
Region: Campania Population: 37,908 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022) Size: 139 km² Elevation: 145 metres Highlights: buffalo mozzarella Recommended accommodation: Hotel Cristal Eboli |
