Vibonati
The town has developed over the ancient Lucan village known as
Vibo ad Siccam. Like many centres of this area Vibonati fell under the
dominationofthe Normans.sufferedduringthebarbarianinvasions
and was finally ruled for centuries by a succession of powerfui feu-
dal lords. This area was also one of the main battlegrounds of the
Cilento insurrections of 1848. In 1860, the town received a very high
profile guest: Giuseppe Garibaldi. The private residence of the De
Nicolelis family stili bears an inscription to celebrate his stay in their
house. The munidpality of Vibonati includes the maritime resort of
Villammare, well known for its beaches and marine life ideai for
scuba diving. The locai landmark of Torre Petrosa, was built by the
Saracens. The town also offers the opportunity to see the historic
Church of Sant'Agostino Abate, the elegant Palazzo Bello, the monu-
mentai fountain and the Convent dedicated to Saint Francis.
