Cirigliano
Cirigliano (Italian pronunciation: [tʃiriʎˈʎaːno]; Lucano: Cëregliànë) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.
Cirigliano | |
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| Comune di Cirigliano | |
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Location of Cirigliano | |
  Cirigliano Location of Cirigliano in Italy  Cirigliano Cirigliano (Basilicata) | |
| Coordinates: 40°24′N 16°10′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Matera (MT) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 656 m (2,152 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (78/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ciriglianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 75010 |
| Dialing code | 0835 |
| Patron saint | San Giacomo |
| Saint day | 25 July |
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
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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