Giuseppe Spagnuolo, the last inhabitant of Roscigno Vecchia, the ancient village of Roscigno, in the province of Salerno, has died.
He was 76 years old and lived alone in the characteristic village recognized as a UNESCO heritage site.
"Free", as he liked to be called, died far from his beloved village of which he had become both the guardian and the tourist guide for the many visitors to Roscigno Vecchia.
For a few days he had been hospitalized at the "Ruggi" hospital in Salerno.
His condition suddenly worsened and he died from internal bleeding.
Giuseppe Spagnuolo had chosen to live in solitude since 2001, becoming the historical memory of the evocative village nestled in the heart of the Alburni.
The Spagnuolo funeral will be held in Roscigno tomorrow, Saturday 20 January, at 3.00 pm.
in the church of San Nicola di Bari.
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