Irsina
Latest update: 10 March 2022
The village of Irsina is an official comune in the region of Basilicata, situated within the Province of Matera.
It has a population of 4,737 inhabitants and stands at an elevation of 550 metres above sea level. It's listed as one of the "Borghi Più Belli d'Italia" (Italy's most beautiful villages), and its main sight is Irsina Cathedral. |
The Borghi Più Belli listing comes under the heading "Il Mantegna Segreto", which is in reference to a statue of Sant'Eufemia in Irsina Cathedral. The statue's creation is contested between those that believe it was produced by Andrea Mantegna and others that maintain it was the work of Pietro Lombardo.
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Comune di Irsina
Province: Matera
Region: Basilicata Population: 4,459 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022) Size: 263 km² Elevation: 550 metres Highlights: Irsina Cathedral with statue by Andrea Mantegna Close by: Genzano di Lucania, Matera, Acerenza, Tricarico Recommended accommodation: Coluni Sport Resort (27 km) |
One of I Borghi più belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Villages)
Listing headline: Il Mantegna Segreto (The Secret Mantegna)
Listing headline: Il Mantegna Segreto (The Secret Mantegna)
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