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{{Expand Italian|date=January 2022|topic=geo}}
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{{Infobox Italian comune
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official_name = Comune di Montescaglioso|
| name = Montescaglioso
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postalcode = 75024 |
| region = [[Basilicata]]
gentilic = Montesi|
| province = [[Province of Matera|Matera]] (MT)
saint = [[Saint Roch]]|
| frazioni =
day = [[August 20]]|
| mayor_party =
mayor = Mario Venezia|
| mayor = Vincenzo Zito
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| area_total_km2 = 175.80
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| population_total = 9747
| population_as_of = April 30, 2019
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| population_demonym = Montese
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| elevation_m = 352
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| saint = [[Saint Roch]]
| day = August 20
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'''Montescaglioso''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[Province of Matera]], southern [[Italy]].
'''Montescaglioso''' ([[Neapolitan language|Montese]]: {{lang|nap|Mònde}}) is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[Province of Matera]], [[Basilicata]], southern [[Italy]].


The economy is mostly based on agriculture, including production of renowned oil and wine, as well as traditional food.
The economy is mostly based on agriculture, including production of renowned oil and wine, as well as traditional food.


Historically, it was the centre of a county in the [[Normans|Norman]] [[Kingdom of Sicily]].
Historically, it was the centre of a county in the [[Italo-Normans|Norman]] [[Kingdom of Sicily]].


==History==
==History==
First settlements in the area date from the 7th century BC, belonging to the [[Apuli]] Italic tribe. The original nucleus of Montescaglioso grew substantially in the following centuries, thanks to the trades with the nearby [[Greater Greece|Greek town]] of [[Metaponto]]. when the latter decayed in [[ancient Rome|Roman times]], Montescaglioso further increased of importance. Archaeological findings include a large tuff wall dating from the 3rd century BC.
The first settlements in the area date from the 7th century BC, belonging to the [[Apuli]] Italic tribe. The original nucleus of Montescaglioso grew substantially in the following centuries, thanks to trade with the nearby [[Magna Graecia|Greek town]] of [[Metaponto]]. When the latter decayed in [[ancient Rome|Roman times]], Montescaglioso further increased in importance. Archaeological findings include a large tuff wall dating from the 3rd century BC.


After the decandence of the Westner Roman Empire, Montescaglioso is mentioned first only in the early medieval times. A [[byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] stronghold, it was captured by the [[italo-Normans|Normans]] after the year 1000 and housed an important [[Benedictine]] community. Under the [[house of Anjou|Angevine]] and [[house of Aragon|Aragon]]ese dynasties of the [[Kingdom of Naples]], it belonged in sequence to the D'Avalos, [[Orsini]], Loffredo, Grillo and Cattaneo feudal families.
After the decline of the Western Roman Empire, Montescaglioso is mentioned first only in early medieval times. A [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] stronghold, it was captured by the [[Italo-Norman|Normans]] after the year 1000, and housed an important [[Benedictines|Benedictine]] community. Under the [[Capetian House of Anjou|Angevin]] and [[House of Trastámara|Aragonese]] dynasties of the [[Kingdom of Naples]], it belonged in sequence to the D'Avalos, [[Orsini family|Orsini]], Loffredo, Grillo and Cattaneo feudal families.


== Territorial abbacy of San Michele Arcangelo di Montescaglioso==
==Main sights==
*Benedictine Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo, existing at least from 1078 and probably built in the 5th century. The Norman lord [[Humphrey of Hauteville]] and his son Rudolph made large donations to the abbey, which flourished until the 15th century. Afterwards it decayed due to numerous wars ravaging the country in those years. The Abbey Church (12th century), entitled to St. Michael, has a notable portal and a Norman-style bell tower with [[mullioned window]]s. Renewed starting from 1590, it received a cylindrical cupola in 1650.
The Benedictine [[Territorial Abbey]] (i.e. exerting diocesan authority over itself and the surrounding territory, instead of resorting under a bishop) of San Michele Arcangelo, exists at least from 1078 and was probably built in the 5th century. The Norman lord [[Humphrey of Hauteville]] and his son Rudolph made large donations to the abbey, which flourished until the 15th century. Afterwards it decayed due to numerous wars ravaging the country in those years. The benedictine Abbey Church (12th century), dedicated to St. Michael, has a notable portal and a Norman-style bell tower with [[mullioned window]]s. Renewed starting from 1590, it received a cylindrical cupola in 1650.
*Mother Church (1776), rebuilt in late Baroque style over a pre-existing medieval structure. In the aisles are four canvasses by [[Mattia Preti]]. There is also a 15th century panel of the ''Madonna with Child''.


It lost its autonomous prelature status on 5 August 1910, when it was united (as a mere title) with the Metropolitan [[Archdiocese of Acerenza–Matera]], but since its split the abbacy is united with the Metropolitan [[Archdiocese of Matera]].
*Church of St. Stephen (11th century)

*Church of St. Lucy (11th century)
== Other sights==
*Church of ''Madonna della Muova'' (11th century) and ''Madonna delle Grazie'' (1065).
* Mother Church (1776), rebuilt in late Baroque style over a pre-existing medieval structure. In the aisles are four canvasses by [[Mattia Preti]]. There is also a 15th-century panel of the ''Madonna with Child''.
*16th centuries churches of St. Roch, St. Augustin, ''Santa Maria del Vetrano''.
* Church of St. Stephen (11th century)
==See also==
* Church of St. Lucy (11th century)
* Church of ''Madonna della Muova'' (11th century) and ''Madonna delle Grazie'' (1065).
* 16th century churches of St. Roch, St. Augustin, ''{{lang|it|Santa Maria del Vetrano}}''.

== See also ==
*[[Humphrey of Hauteville]]
*[[Humphrey of Hauteville]]
*[[Robert, Count of Montescaglioso]]
*[[Robert, Count of Montescaglioso]]
*[[Rudolf, Count of Montescaglioso]]
*[[Rudolf, Count of Montescaglioso]]
*[[Henry, Count of Montescaglioso]]
*[[Henry, Count of Montescaglioso]]

==External links==
==References==
*[http://www.comune.montescaglioso.mt.it/ Official website]
{{Reflist}}
*[http://www.aptbasilicata.it/Home-Page.1.0.html?&no_cache=1&L=1 APT Basilicata (hospitality, transports and events - english)]

*[http://www.parcomurgia.it/index.asp "Murgia Materana" Park]
== External links ==
*[http://www.gal-bradanica.it/ GAL Bradanica]
*[http://www.basilicatanet.it/ Basilicatanet.it]
* {{Official website|http://www.comune.montescaglioso.mt.it/}}
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/zmic1.htm GigaCatholic, on the territorial abbey]
* http://www.montescaglioso.net/index.php?q=node/1115
* [http://www.comune.montescaglioso.mt.it/turismo Tourism and most important sights]
* [http://www.aptbasilicata.it/Home-Page.1.0.html?&no_cache=1&L=1 APT Basilicata (hospitality, transports and events - english)]
* [http://www.parcomurgia.it/index.asp "Murgia Materana" Park]
* [http://www.gal-bradanica.it/ GAL Bradanica]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150716155007/http://www.montescaglioso.net/node/11790 CEA]


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Latest revision as of 21:10, 13 March 2023

Montescaglioso
Comune
Comune di Montescaglioso
Coat of arms of Montescaglioso
Coat of arms
Location of Montescaglioso
Map
Montescaglioso is located in Italy
Montescaglioso
Montescaglioso
Location of Montescaglioso in Italy
Montescaglioso is located in Basilicata
Montescaglioso
Montescaglioso
Montescaglioso (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°33′N 16°40′E / 40.550°N 16.667°E / 40.550; 16.667
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvinceMatera (MT)
Government
 • MayorVincenzo Zito
Area
[1]
 • Total175.80 km2 (67.88 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
352 m (1,155 ft)
Population
 (April 30, 2019)[3]
 • Total9,747
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
DemonymMontese
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
75024
Dialing code0835
Patron saintSaint Roch
Saint dayAugust 20
WebsiteOfficial website

Montescaglioso (Montese: Mònde) is a town and comune in the Province of Matera, Basilicata, southern Italy.

The economy is mostly based on agriculture, including production of renowned oil and wine, as well as traditional food.

Historically, it was the centre of a county in the Norman Kingdom of Sicily.

History

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The first settlements in the area date from the 7th century BC, belonging to the Apuli Italic tribe. The original nucleus of Montescaglioso grew substantially in the following centuries, thanks to trade with the nearby Greek town of Metaponto. When the latter decayed in Roman times, Montescaglioso further increased in importance. Archaeological findings include a large tuff wall dating from the 3rd century BC.

After the decline of the Western Roman Empire, Montescaglioso is mentioned first only in early medieval times. A Byzantine stronghold, it was captured by the Normans after the year 1000, and housed an important Benedictine community. Under the Angevin and Aragonese dynasties of the Kingdom of Naples, it belonged in sequence to the D'Avalos, Orsini, Loffredo, Grillo and Cattaneo feudal families.

Territorial abbacy of San Michele Arcangelo di Montescaglioso

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The Benedictine Territorial Abbey (i.e. exerting diocesan authority over itself and the surrounding territory, instead of resorting under a bishop) of San Michele Arcangelo, exists at least from 1078 and was probably built in the 5th century. The Norman lord Humphrey of Hauteville and his son Rudolph made large donations to the abbey, which flourished until the 15th century. Afterwards it decayed due to numerous wars ravaging the country in those years. The benedictine Abbey Church (12th century), dedicated to St. Michael, has a notable portal and a Norman-style bell tower with mullioned windows. Renewed starting from 1590, it received a cylindrical cupola in 1650.

It lost its autonomous prelature status on 5 August 1910, when it was united (as a mere title) with the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Acerenza–Matera, but since its split the abbacy is united with the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Matera.

Other sights

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  • Mother Church (1776), rebuilt in late Baroque style over a pre-existing medieval structure. In the aisles are four canvasses by Mattia Preti. There is also a 15th-century panel of the Madonna with Child.
  • Church of St. Stephen (11th century)
  • Church of St. Lucy (11th century)
  • Church of Madonna della Muova (11th century) and Madonna delle Grazie (1065).
  • 16th century churches of St. Roch, St. Augustin, Santa Maria del Vetrano.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Montescaglioso". Comuni Italiani (in Italian).
  3. ^ "Montescaglioso". Demo ISTAT (in Italian).
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