Acerenza.
The old Acheruntia was built on the top of a hill
delimited by the River Bradano and by its tributary
Fiumarella.
At its foot there is a landscape dominated by wide
spread vineyards that proof the richness of this land
where the uva aglianico (a particular kind of grapes)
is mostly cropped and then for producing the famous
local wine.
Finds dating back to the VI-IV century B.C. state
the presence on this territory of old settlements.
A tomb of the VI century was found as well as a small
bronze statue representing Heracles, protector of
the Italian peoples.
The rich historical tradition of Acerenza, subject
to several dominations, is linked with a solid religious
worship.
Its Cathedral dedicated to S. Canio, patron Saint
of this village, is an actual pearl that, in the harmony
of its architectural features, reflects the light
of the faith it guards.
