Stigliano, Italian comune
Stigliano is a small commune in the province of Matera in southern Italy with narrow winding streets and old stone buildings. Simple stone architecture with small windows and red-tiled roofs shapes the streetscape and shows centuries of habitation.
The area was originally settled by the ancient Lucani people and later controlled by Greeks and Romans. Over centuries it was ruled by various lords, including the Longobards, the Carafa family, and the Colonna family.
The town keeps local traditions in crafts and farming visible in everyday life and local shops. Residents maintain these practices through their work and in the goods they sell in the community.
The center can be explored comfortably on foot with most sights within easy reach. A car is practical for exploring the surrounding countryside and visiting nearby villages.
The town served as a refuge for Jews fleeing persecution in the early fascist era. Residents opened their doors to these refugees until the end of the Second World War.
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