Valsinni
Valsinni is a village and comune in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The village is bordered by Colobraro, Nocara, Noepoli, Nova Siri, Rotondella and San Giorgio Lucano.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Valsinni • Official Name — Comune di Valsinni • Region — Basilicata • Province — Matera (MT) • Mayor — Gennaro Olivieri • Area Total Km2 — 31 • Population Total — 1708 • Population As Of — 2006 • Population Demonym — Valsinnesi • Elevation M — 250 • Istat — 077030 • Saint — Saint Fabian, Madonna del Carmine • Day — 10 May, 21 July • Postal Code — 75029 • Area Code — 0835
History
History
The territory of the "comune" includes the ruins of the ancient city of Lagaria. The town was known as Favale San Cataldo until 1873.
Main sights
Main sights
section Sights include: • the Castle, dating back to the 11th century, where the Italian Renaissance poet Isabella Morra was born, lived and died • Palazzo Melidoro • Mother Church, of medieval origins, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta • Church of the Annunciation (17th century)
Economy
Economy
The town has an ancient tradition of millers, whose symbol is the mill of Palazzo Mauri, which is still supplied with large stone wheels. The economy of the town is mostly based on agriculture and livestock breeding.
Culture
Culture
The main festival of Valsinni occurs on 9/10 May, including a religious procession for the patron Saint Fabian. Another event is L'estate di Isabella ("Isabella's Summer"), held every summer in the month of August to honor Renaissance poet Isabella Morra.
Notable people
Notable people
Isabella di Morra (1520 – 1545/1546), poet
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