Montemurro
Montemurro: a town in the province of Potenza
Montemurro is a small Italian town located in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. With its 1109 inhabitants, the town is located in Val d'Agri, near Lake Pietra del Pertusillo, and is connected to the state road 598 Fondovalle dell'Agri. In this section, we'll look at the physical geography of the area.
Territory
The town borders other small settlements such as Corleto Perticara, Viggiano, Grumento Nova, and Spinoso. Among the surrounding mountains, we find Monte Agresto, which, at 1285 meters, and Santo Jaso, at 1299 meters, are the highest points in the Montemurro area. We can also find numerous round-topped hills, including Serra della Monache.
Climate
Montemurro is located in climate zone E, and its degree days amount to 2224.
In the next section, we'll look at the history of Montemurro.
History of Montemurro
Montemurro was founded around the end of the 1000s, following the Saracen raids suffered by Grumentum. Over the centuries, it belonged to the episcopal seat of Tricarico and was ruled by the Sanseverino and Carafa families.
In more recent times, Montemurro was the site of the "Lucanian insurrection" phenomena. Giacinto Albini, son of Montemurro and famous for his anti-Bourbon rebellion, allowed Giuseppe Garibaldi to liberate Basilicata.
However, the town was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake of 1857, which hit the entire region and led to the delayed Lucanian uprising, as well as the transfer of the "operational base" to Corleto Perticara.
Montemurro also suffered damage due to a large landslide that hit the upper part of the town. The Palazzo Robilotta, one of the few buildings left standing after the earthquake of 1857, was able to contain much of the landslide.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Montemurro is a small town that has had to face numerous negative events. However, its history teaches us that the resilience of its inhabitants can withstand adversity. Today, Montemurro is renowned for the beauty of its geography and local architecture, and offers a welcoming atmosphere to anyone who visits.
