Aliano

Aliano stands on clay hills at 555 meters elevation, surrounded by deep ravines called calanchi in the Matera province of southern Italy.

The settlement first appeared in official records through a papal bull from 1060, when the Bishop of Tricarico received administrative authority over the village.

During carnival celebrations, local men wear papier-mâché masks and throw flour at crowds while making specific sounds to ward off spirits before Lent.

The town maintains its administrative offices at Via Plebiscito 43, using the postal code 75010 and the telephone prefix 0835 for communications.

Many traditional houses feature windows designed to resemble burning eyes when lit from within, following local architectural customs to repel negative forces.

Location: province of Matera

Capital city: Aliano

Elevation above the sea: 555 m

Website: https://comune.aliano.mt.it/

Shares border with: Roccanova, Sant'Arcangelo, Stigliano, Gorgoglione, Missanello

Address: Comune, Via Plebiscito, 43, 75010 Aliano MT 75010

Website: https://comune.aliano.mt.it

GPS coordinates: 40.31667,16.23333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51