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Laurenzana

Coordinates:40°27′35″N15°58′15″E/ 40.45972°N 15.97083°E/40.45972; 15.97083
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Laurenzana
Comune
Comune di Laurenzana
Coat of arms of Laurenzana
Coat of arms
Location of Laurenzana
Map
Laurenzana is located in Italy
Laurenzana
Laurenzana
Location of Laurenzana in Italy
Laurenzana is located in Basilicata
Laurenzana
Laurenzana
Laurenzana (Basilicata)
Coordinates:40°27′35″N15°58′15″E/ 40.45972°N 15.97083°E/40.45972; 15.97083
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvincePotenza(PZ)
Government
• MayorMichele Ungaro
Area
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• Total95 km2(37 sq mi)
Population
(1996)[2]
• Total2,246
• Density24/km2(61/sq mi)
DemonymLaurenzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1(CET)
• Summer (DST)UTC+2(CEST)
Postal code
85014
Dialing code0971
Patron saintBeato Egidio; Madonna del Carmine
Saint dayLast Sunday of May
WebsiteOfficial website

Laurenzana(Lucano:Laurenzànë) is a town andcomunein theprovince of Potenza,in the region ofBasilicata(southernItaly). It rises on a spur between the torre Camastro and the wood surrounding the Serrapotamo valley.

History

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Laurenzana's origins probably date from the 12th century when theNormansdecided to build a fortified village in this area due to its strategic position. In 1268 Laurenzana took part in theGhibellinerevolt againstPope Clement IV.During the Aragonese domination, it was ruled by theOrsini del Balzoand then in the 15th century by the Loffredos followed by theFilangieristhe De Ruggieros, the De Quartos and theBelgioiosos.

Main sights

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The ruins of the 12th to 13th-centuryLaurenzana Castleare found on a crag atop the village.

Laurenzana CastleRuins

TheChiesa Madre dell'Assuntawith a stone portal dating from 1780 is the main church. It has a polychrome marble main altar, and a 16th-century fresco along with 18th-century Neapolitan school altarpieces.

Near the Assunta there is abelvederefrom which it is possible to view the surrounding valleys and mountains. Near town is a trail in the Abetina ( "Fir-wood" ) of Laurenzana, covering an area of 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi) on which silver firs and beech trees grow. TheSocietà Botanica Italianahas considered the Abetina as a biotope of extraordinary environmental interest and has designated it a "Riserva Naturale Regionale".

The Church of theMadonna del Carminehouses a 1611 canvas painted byGiovanni Battista SerrafromTricarico.

Economy

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Up to a few years ago,[when?]Laurenzana was famous for the production of high quality liquors produced in four distilleries situated within the village. Handicraft activities regarding the manufacture of wooden barrels, bagpipes and wrought-iron were also widespread. The economy of the village is mainly based on agriculture; in fact, it is possible to findsilvicultureand animal breeding farms producing delicious dairy products.[3]

Religious festivals

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  • Beato Egidio da Laurenzana:January 10 (date of birth); Last Sunday in May or First Sunday in June
  • Sant'Antonio di Padova: June 13
  • San Vito: June 15
  • Madonna del Carmelo: July 16
  • San Rocco: August 16
  • Madonna Addolorata: Last Sunday in September

Typical local dishes

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  • Calzoneripienocon salame. (Calzone filled with salame)
  • Gnocchicon le rape. (Gnocchi with turnips)
  • Panedi grano duro cottoal forno(Durum wheat bread cooked in an oven)
  • Sauzezz r laurnzn (Traditional sausages)
  • Patate chiene (Filled potatoes)
  • Nuglia (Lean sausages)

Demographic

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Population census

Twin towns

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See also

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References

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  1. ^"Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.
  2. ^All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical instituteIstat.
  3. ^Excerpted from:Basilicata "Terra di Storia Cultura e Tradizione", Giovanni Varasano Editoria, 1998
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