Cirigliano (Italian pronunciation: [tʃiriʎˈʎaːno]; Lucano: Cëregliànë) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.
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Cirigliano | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Cirigliano | |
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Location of Cirigliano ![]() | |
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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(s) | 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.
Basilicata · Comuni of the Province of Matera | |
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