Montescaglioso.
Previously known by the name of ‘Civitas Severina’
(from Alessandro Severo who fortified and dominated
the town), it was called ‘Mons Cabeosus’
probably because of the presence of many caves in
the area. Originally a Byzantine stronghold, it
then experienced a succession of feudal families.
Montescaglioso initially developed around the Abbey
of San Michele Arcangelo (1079), rich in beautiful
frescoes.
The XV century mother church of SS. Apostoli Pietro
e Paolo, which contains a lot of canvases by the
Venetian school, is interesting.
The church of Santo Stefano with a pre-Renaissance
portal and the church of the Madonna delle Grazie
in Romanesque style are also noteworthy.
