| Aliano | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Basilicata | |
| Territory | Materano | |
| Altitude | 555 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 98.41 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1008 | |
| Name inhabitants | Alianesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0835 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 75010 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | St. Luigi Gonzaga | |
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Aliano is a city of Basilicata.
To know
Aliano is an Italian town of 1,009 inhabitants in the province of Matera, in Basilicata. It is known for being the place where the writer Carlo Levi spent part of his period of confinement, who was buried there. Aliano is also affiliated with the National Association of Oil Cities and its surrounding area is characterized by the typical landscape of the badlands.
Geographical notes
Climbed on a clayey hill at 555 m, it dominates the Val D'Agri and the Sauro stream in the central-western part of the province on the border with the central-eastern part of the province of Potenza. In its territory there are numerous badlands.
It borders to the north with the municipalities of Stigliano (14 km) and Gorgoglione (20 km), east with St. Archangel (17 km), south with Roccanova (21 km) and to the west with Missanello (14 km). It is part of the Comunità Montana Comune of Matera.
When to go
In Aliano it is preferable to go in the summer-spring season, taking into account the holidays and religious celebrations.
Background
The name of the village derives from the Latin Praedium Allianum, that is Allius farm. Given the proximity to the Agri and Sinni rivers, it was the center of commercial activities between Greeks and Etruscans. As evidence of the presence of ancient civilizations a few years ago there was the discovery of a necropolis containing more than 1000 tombs, dating back to a period between the seventh and fifth centuries BC. The finds are now kept in the museum of Policoro. the first texts in which the presence of Aliano is reported date back to 1060, the year in which a papal bull was issued for the concession of the village to the bishop of Tricarico. Furthermore Aliano in medieval times was a fief of many aristocratic families.
How to orient yourself
Aliano: full screen map.How to get
By car
- Starting from Power there are two routes available:
- the fastest is also the longest (105 km, 1: 40h by car), you have to take the E847 motorway and exit at Tito, to take the SS95 Tito-Brienza, then take the SS598 Val D'Agri, follow it for about 70 km and take the Aliano exit.
- the other route, shorter but less fast (78 km, 1: 50h by car) passes through the mountains and natural parks of Basilicata; you have to take the SS92 up to Corleto Perticara and then take the Saurina, which leads directly to the town.
- Starting from Matera there are always two paths:
- the first shorter and faster but on disconnected and uncomfortable roads (90 km, 1: 20h by car); you have to take the SS7 (MT) then the SS407, direction Metaponto and exit at Pisticci Scalo along the SP103 and take the SS598, direction Atena Lucana and exit at Aliano.
- the other route, longer but more comfortable (114 km; 1:30 h by car) passes through the SS7 and then takes the SP380 that ends on the SS106 ionica, at the height of Scanzano Ionico to exit at the Fondovalle dell'Agri junction - Atena Lucana, take the SS598, and exit at Aliano.
How to get around
The town is small, so it is preferable to walk around following the road signs.
What see
- 1 Church of San Luigi Gonzaga. Built in the 16th century, it preserves paintings of Byzantine origin, dating back to 1500 and depicting the Madonna and Child.
- Sanctuary of the Madonna della Stella. It is located not far from the church, in a panoramic position.
- Museum of peasant civilization. Located in an old oil mill.
- Carlo Levi historical museum. It preserves the author's documents and retraces the entire period of stay as confined.
Events and parties
There are numerous events linked to the park of Carlo Levi and equally numerous are the days linked to the tasting of typical products.
- [link not working]National Carlo Levi Award. National literary competition for short stories and poems held annually.
- Patronal feast of San Luigi Gonzaga.
June 21st. The celebrations usually follow the following program: 7:00 am tour of the town; 12:00 solemn mass with the choir of Luigi Gonzaga di Aliano; 5.15 pm procession through the town; 9 pm: OO concert in the main square.
June 21st. The celebrations usually follow the following program: 7:00 am tour of the town; 12:00 solemn mass with the choir of Luigi Gonzaga di Aliano; 5.15 pm procession through the town; 9 pm: OO concert in the main square.What to do
You can visit the churches, Levi's tomb, museums and Levi's home.
Shopping
How to have fun
Night clubs
There are no night clubs in Aliano; to be able to have fun in the evening you have to go away a few kilometers and reach the larger centers of: Roccanova, Stigliano is St. Archangel.
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Taverna La Contadina Sisina, Via Roma 38, ☎ 39 0835 568239.
- 2 The inn with the eyes, Piazza Garibaldi 11, ☎ 39 3298773403.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Farmhouse Masseria Castiglione, Contrada Castiglione snc, ☎ 39 327 449 9210.
- Holiday home Isabella - Hotel.
Safety
- Emergency medical Service, ☎ 39 0835 568214.
- 1 Carabinieri station, Via Mercato, 44, ☎ 39 0835 568025. , 75010 Aliano MT
- 2 Municipal police, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi 6, ☎ 39 0835 568196, 39 0835 568038.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 3 Italian post, Via Martyrs of Hungary, 8, ☎ 39 0835 568466.
Around
In the surroundings you can visit the villages of Sant'Arcangelo, Roccanova, Missanello and Gallicchio
