Santo Stefano di Rogliano
Santo Stefano di Rogliano: where history and nature meet
Santo Stefano di Rogliano is a small town located in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria, which has around 1678 inhabitants. This town is situated in the middle valley of the Savuto river, southeast of the regional capital. Below, we discover together the history, monuments and places of interest, society, culture and administration of Santo Stefano di Rogliano.
History
The history of Santo Stefano di Rogliano is very ancient and its origin dates back to the period of Magna Graecia, as evidenced by some archaeological traces. Over the centuries, the town has come under the control of numerous dominations, including the Romans, Byzantines, Normans, and Aragonese.
Symbols
The coat of arms and flag of the municipality of Santo Stefano di Rogliano were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on April 21, 1999. The flag consists of a yellow banner.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
Santo Stefano di Rogliano is rich in religious architecture of great historical and artistic value. Among these, the Sanctuary of Santa Liberata stands out as the nerve center of the community's spiritual life. The Matrice Church is another important testimony of the sacred art of Santo Stefano di Rogliano, with its Baroque-style facade rich in stucco and carvings. The Church of San Rocco stands out for its particular scalloped architecture, while the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, located in the historic center, preserves magnificent ancient frescoes and canvases inside.
<gallery> Chiesa Matrice Santo Stefano di Rogliano - Wikigita Calabria 2022 - f03.jpg|Matrice Church </gallery>Civil architecture
In addition to religious architecture, Santo Stefano di Rogliano houses the Parisio Palace. This historic residence dates back to the seventeenth century and has a Baroque-style facade with a majestic entrance portal.
Other
Among the places of interest in Santo Stefano di Rogliano, we find the Carcarula Mine. This disused sulfur mine constitutes an important historical heritage of the territory.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of Santo Stefano di Rogliano has remained substantially stable in recent years. According to the data of the 2011 census, the municipality had 1678 inhabitants.
Culture
Events
The main regional event in Santo Stefano di Rogliano is the Calabria Hot Air Balloon Rally. Organized by the Calabra Savuto in Volo Association, this event attracts many visitors every year and offers hot air balloon shows, helicopter rides, skydiving, bungee jumping, concerts, gastronomic stands and much more. In addition, the municipality has established an important twinning with the municipality of Fragneto Monforte, which has been organizing international hot air balloon rallies for years.
Administration
Twinning
The municipality of Santo Stefano di Rogliano has established an important twinning with the municipality of Fragneto Monforte.
Notes
The municipality of Santo Stefano di Rogliano is located in the middle valley of the Savuto river, in Calabria.
Related voices
The municipality of Santo Stefano di Rogliano is connected to the Santo Stefano station.
Other projects
For more information on Santo Stefano di Rogliano and its beauties, the official website of the municipality is available at the links https://www.comune.santostefanodirogliano.cs.it/ and https://www.assocalabrasavutoinvolo.org/.
