Avigliano

Avigliano, Province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy

The Locality: This mainly agricultural town on the Apennine uplands was once an important centre for woodwork and cutlery artisans. A recent earthquake in 1980 caused wide damages to the ancient buildings.

INFO: -- Population: ca. 12,000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 85021 -- Phone Area Code: 0971

WHERE TO STAY: See Hotels, Agritourism and Bed & Breakfast in the Comune of Avigliano, divided by category, with contact information.

WHAT TO SEE
the Baroque church of Santa Maria degli Angeli with a fine left portal, hosting inside paintings by Girolamo Cenatiempo, Girolamo Bresciano and Filippo Ceppaluni.
The small hamlet of Lagopesole, which was a hunting resort for emperor Frederick II of Swabia (1242-50) who built here a rich castle, with a fine private mansion inside.