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Map Basilicata General Information Basilicata is one of the 20 regions of Italy. Conventionally it belongs to South Italy. Administrative division Region Basilicata is administratively divided in 2 provinces: Province of Matera, Province of Potenza The whole region includes approximately 597768 inhabitants. Capital of Basilicata: Potenza The Territory History Folklore, Culture and Traditions The Feast of the Madonna della Bruna Festa della Bruna July 2nd Patron of the city of Matera, begins with the procession "of the shepherds", which wakes the ancient quarters at the first light of dawn, to greet the Image of the Virgin. Her passage is announced with fireworks, while the Knights who escort the float gather along the streets and in the "neighbourhoods". According to tradition, on the morning of July 2nd the statue of the Holy Mother is taken into the church of Piccianello and then is carried in procession on the float all afternoon, along the main streets of Matera, which are flooded with people. In the evening the procession reaches the Cathedral Square, where "three turns" are performed, to symbolise the taking of the city by the Holy Patron. The statue, accompanied by the Archbishop's court,is placed in the Cathedral. The Knights, whose horses are draped with paper and velvet flowers, surround the float. The charioteer urges the mules towards the close-by piazza, to return the symbol of the Feast to the throngs gathered there. Following the same ancient ritual, the masses of people, in their excitement, confuse the sacred with the profane, and, to the general astonishment, assault and destroy the chariot, fruit of months of handiwork. (It will be designed and rebuilt the next year) The festivity ends in the late evening with the din of the fireworks contest , which creates a unique scenario above the ancient quarters of the Sassi, a Unesco World Heritage site. Monuments and Places Gastronomy, wine and typical products Bread, Orecchiette, cavatelli... cialledd e Vino Aglianico!! The famous bread of Matera is unique! For the pasta you must try the * orecchiette alla materana * cavatellin with mushrooms and sausage * cialledd o bread soup * crapiata (chick peas, white peas, spelt,bread, garlic) Red wine Aglianico... Sport, Fun and Free time Events and appointments Information to know Useful numbers

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