Its etymology derives from Caerellius because it was built on the property of Cerellio, a presumed Roman centurion who was granted these lands for his merits on the battlefield.

In the center of the town stands the imposing ancient feudal castle with its suggestive oval tower and the adjoining chapel of the Addolorata, in which, among other things, a Pietà from the 17th century is preserved, set in a decorated wooden shrine.

[3] On November 12, 1861, formations led by Carmine Crocco and José Borjes moved towards Cirigliano to disarm the militiamen of the local national guard.

Welcomed warmly, they stopped for a couple of hours before moving towards Gorgoglione, which they reached in the early afternoon.

[4] Typical dishes of Cirigliano include "letratte," a type of homemade pasta, and "rafanata," a frittata made with horseradish.