Vaglio Basilicata.
The origin of the name of this village is a rather
debated question.
This place was originally called ‘Balio’;
in the XVI century it is quoted in an atlas as ‘Lovaglio’;
while, in the XIX century, it appears in an atlas
of the Kingdom of Naples with the name of ‘Vaglio’,
to which was later added ‘di Basilicata’.
In 1799, this village took part in the Republican
Risings, while in 1861 it was devastated by brigands,
headed by Crocco and Borges.
In the village there are several palaces, such as
‘Palazzo Tamburrino’, having mediaeval
features and an imposing portal.
In the Church of the Convent of Sant'Antonio, dating
back to the Renaissance, there are several altars
of the XVII century in carved wood and some interesting
frescos of the same century. In the Church of San
Pietro Apostolo there are several paintings of the
XVI and XVII century and the body of San Faustino
Martire, patron of the village.
Near the village there are the Archaeological Parks
of Rossano and Serra di Vaglio.