Sarconi.
The past of this village is connected to the town
of Grumentum. According to some scholars, Sarconi
would have been a suburb of this ancient centre.
In this area there are several archaeological finds,
in particular some remains of burials, probably belonging
to Roman and Carthaginian soldiers that fought in
215 B.C. in a violent battle.
In the old centre there are some ancient palaces
with stone portals and balconies in wrought iron.
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta was built at the
beginning of the XX century as a replacement of the
Renaissance one which was destroyed during the 1857
earthquake.
Sarconi is surrounded by rich vegetation and near
the Farnie Wood, characterised by timber trees, there
is the evocative Amelina Fountain, destination for
many tourists in summer.
The economy of this village is mainly based on the
cultivation of beans, in several very appreciated
qualities. In summer the bean festival is organised.
During this event it is also possible to taste other
typical products, such as honey and cheese.