Moliterno

Moliterno
Comune
Comune di Moliterno

Coat of arms
Moliterno

Location of Moliterno in Italy

Coordinates: 40°14′32.1″N 15°52′2.5″E / 40.242250°N 15.867361°E / 40.242250; 15.867361
Country Italy
Region Basilicata
Province Potenza (PZ)
Frazioni Fontana D'Eboli, Piano Di Maglie, Rimintiello, Tempa Del Conte
Government
  Mayor Giuseppe Tancredi
Area
  Total 97.63 km2 (37.70 sq mi)
Elevation 879 m (2,884 ft)
Population (31 December 2009)[1]
  Total 4,345
  Density 45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Moliternesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 85047
Dialing code 0975
Patron saint St Dominic
Saint day August 4
Website Official website

Moliterno is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Castelsaraceno, Grumento Nova, Lagonegro, Lauria, Montesano sulla Marcellana, Sarconi, Tramutola.

History

Tradition states that Moliterno was built after the destruction of Grumentum by the Saracens, which occurred between 872 and 975. Several Grumentini, who had escaped the massacre, settled around a tower built by the Lombards. Moliterno was later a possession of the Normans.

Main sights

Churches

Chapels

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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