Calvera.
This village is situated on the mountainside of the
Mancino Mountain and belongs to the Pollino National
Park. It was built up between the X and the XI centuries
A.D., with the arrival of Greek monks. It was originally
called ‘Kalaurus’, which should mean ‘place
in which you can breathe pure air’.
There are two very interesting Palaces, the Martinese
and the Mazzilli. In the latter, there are several
precious masterpieces, such as the bas-reliefs that
represent scenes of the four seasons and the marble
medallions, on the sides of the Palace, representing
poets, philosophers and other sculptures. Inside the
Palace there is a marble fireplace of the XVII century
with a faun’s head, some festoons, some marble
busts and several bronze objects.
Outside the village there is the Chapel of San Gaetano,
patron of the village, and inside it some precious
wooden statues and bronze objects.
This village is surrounded by the Titolo Wood and
by the Mazzilli Wood, which offer a wide range of
mushrooms.