Monticchio
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Monticchio | |
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 View of Monticchio Sgarroni | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Basilicata |
| Province | Potenza |
| Comune | Atella Rionero in Vulture |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 400 |
| Demonym | monticchiesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 85028 |
| Dialing code | 0972 |
Monticchio is an Italian hamlet (frazione) belonging to the municipalities of Rionero in Vulture and Atella, in the Province of Potenza, Basilicata. The village is divided into 3 zones: Monticchio Laghi (part of Atella), Monticchio Bagni and Monticchio Sgarroni (both in Rionero).
History
Geography
Monticchio is part of the Vulture region and lies near the borders with the Province of Avellino, Campania. The 3 tiny villages composing it are located in west of Mount Vulture and few km away from each other. A regional road links Monticchio Bagni and Monticchio Laghi.
Monticchio Bagni[1] (M. Baths) is the northernmost locality, situated few km from the borders with Campania and from the closed railway station on the Avellino-Lioni-Rocchetta line. With a population of circa 250, it is the most populated locality.
Monticchio Laghi[2] (M. Lakes) lies on the slopes of Mount Vulture and counts circa 150 inhabitants. In front of it there are situated two little volcanic lakes and the locality is receptive for tourism.[3] Around the village are situated two abbeys: St. Michael and the ruins of St. Hippolytus.
Monticchio Sgarroni[1], with a population of circa 50, is the lesser populated one. Also known as Sgarroni, close to it are located the ruins of a castle.
Photogallery
References
External links
Media related to Monticchio (Basilicata) at Wikimedia Commons