Cirigliano

Cirigliano
Comune
Comune di Cirigliano
Cirigliano

Location of Cirigliano in Italy

Coordinates: 40°24′N 16°10′E / 40.400°N 16.167°E / 40.400; 16.167Coordinates: 40°24′N 16°10′E / 40.400°N 16.167°E / 40.400; 16.167
Country Italy
Region Basilicata
Province Matera (MT)
Area
  Total 14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 656 m (2,152 ft)
Population
  Total 451
  Density 32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ciriglianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 75010
Dialing code 0835
Patron saint San Giacomo
Saint day 25 July

Cirigliano (chi-ri-llia-no) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

Cirigliano is an ancient town whose origin is uncertain. It is surrounded by walls and towers. Cirigliano is a typical medieval village which still has a castle tower with an oval base and a chapel within its walls. It has a 17th-century “Pieta” in a decorated wood temple.

Notes and references

    External links

    Cirigliano community

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