Montescaglioso

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Montescaglioso
Comune
Comune di Montescaglioso
Coat of arms
Location of Montescaglioso
UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	75024
Dialing code	0835
Patron saint	Saint Roch
Saint day	August 20
Website	Official 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

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

• 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

• Humphrey of Hauteville
• Robert, Count of Montescaglioso
• Rudolf, Count of Montescaglioso
• Henry, Count of Montescaglioso

References

External links

• Official website
• GigaCatholic, on the territorial abbey
• Tourism and most important sights
• APT Basilicata (hospitality, transports and events - english)
• "Murgia Materana" Park
• GAL Bradanica
• CEA

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