Historical walk in the village
Date: Frifay July 26 at 17.00
Starting point:Chiesa Madre – Piazza San Nicola di Bari
Arrival point: Piazza Arcieri
Length: 1500 m
Path type: alleys, stairways and paths
Height difference (nominal): 50 m
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Handicap: some sections of the route are not suitable for strollers and prams, presence of alternative routes
Languages: Italian, English, French
Number of participants: 10
Cost: 10,00 €
Description
The historical walk in the village of Episcopia will be organized among the municipal tourist itineraries n. 1 “Rione Piediterra” and n. 2 “Middle Ages to Baroque”
Tourist itinerary no. 1 proposes a visit to the most scenic district of the town, nestled between the Castle and the cliff overlooking the valley of the Sinni river, where you can recognize the authentic village of Episcopia, preserved almost intact in its ancient urban structure.
The pleasant setting of the manor has preserved its archaic quiet, making it a picturesque corner of paradise in which only the rare chirping of birds or the periodic crowing of the rooster can break the magical silence that envelops it.
After visiting the Mother Church and the rocky spur on which the symbolic Tower of the town stands, you will be able to admire the Masso della Timpa di Ciamparella and the ravines between the rocks beneath which runs the secret passage used by the Marquis as an escape route from the Castle in case of siege.
Tourist itinerary no. 2 winds through the alleys starting from the square below the medieval castle built by the Byzantines around the century. VIII.
Through Via Roma, the ancient main road axis of the historic center of the town, and Via Timpone you will encounter the main noble palaces until you reach the Convent of Sant’Antonio, a baroque wonder of Episcopia and home to the Council Chamber, the Library and the Media Library . The backward route will take you back to Piazza Arcieri passing in front of the Cappella dell’Addolorata and the Municipal Clock Tower.
Contacts and registrations
To register for the historical walk you can go to the “Eureka” newsstand of Rossella La Becca where, by paying the registration fee of €10.00 per person (children up to 16 years free), you will receive a souvenir of choice between the book “Episcopia, Storia e Storie” by Alberto Maria Viceconte or a mug of the historical book.
For registrations: “Eureka” – (+39) 327.188338
More info: Avv. Alberto Maria Viceconte, City Councilor with Delegation for Tourism – (+39) 329.5699902.
