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'''Montescaglioso''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[Province of Matera]], southern [[Italy]].
'''Montescaglioso''' 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==
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 [[Greater Greece|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.
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 [[Greater Greece|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 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-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-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.


==Main sights==
==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), 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.
*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), 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''.
*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. Stephen (11th century)
*Church of St. Lucy (11th century)
*Church of St. Lucy (11th century)

Revision as of 14:51, 17 January 2010

Montescaglioso
Comune
Comune di Montescaglioso
Location of Montescaglioso
Map
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvinceMatera (MT)
Government
 • MayorMario Venezia (Alleanza Nazionale)
Area
[1]
 • Total173 km2 (67 sq mi)
Elevation
365 m (1,198 ft)
Population
 (June 2009)[2]
 • Total10,051
 • Density58/km2 (150/sq mi)
DemonymMontesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
75024
Dialing code0835
Patron saintSaint Roch
Saint dayAugust 20
WebsiteOfficial website

Montescaglioso 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

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 Angevine and Aragonese dynasties of the Kingdom of Naples, it belonged in sequence to the D'Avalos, Orsini, Loffredo, Grillo and Cattaneo feudal families.

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), 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.
  • 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 centuries churches of St. Roch, St. Augustin, Santa Maria del Vetrano.

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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