Cirigliano

Cirigliano
—  Comune  —
Comune di Cirigliano
Cirigliano Location of Cirigliano in Italy
Coordinates: 40°24′N 16°10′E / 40.4°N 16.167°E / 40.4; 16.167Coordinates: 40°24′N 16°10′E / 40.4°N 16.167°E / 40.4; 16.167
Country	Italy
Region	Basilicata
Province	Matera (MT)
Area
- Total	14 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Elevation	656 m (2,152 ft)
Population
- Total	451
- Density	32.2/km2 (83.4/sq mi)
Demonym	Ciriglianesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	75010
Dialing code	0835
Patron saint	San Giacomo
Saint day	25 July

Cirigliano (chi-ri-llia-no) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

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.

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• [2] Some nice photos