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The Mother Church of San Nicola di Bari in Ruoti, rebuilt in neoclassical style between 1794 and 1810 after the demolition of the ancient structure, features an elegant three-nave interior with a coffered ceiling and preserves valuable works, including a 16th-century canvas and 18th-century paintings from the Neapolitan school.

Ruoti is a picturesque municipality in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata, known for its charming historic center and its location on a hill overlooking the Avigliano River valley. Its ancient origins date back to the Samnites, with an initial settlement developing around a medieval castle.

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Ruoti is known for its position overlooking the Avigliano river. The origin of its name may derive from the term "arable land". Among its architecture, the Church of San Nicola di Bari and that of San Rocco stand out.

The Church of Santissima Maria Regina in Cielo is located in the new village. Erected by the Reform Institution, it was inaugurated for religious celebrations in 1962.

The Roman villa of San Giovanni di Ruoti is an archaeological site of historical importance. Excavated between 1977 and 1984 by Canadian archaeologists, it revealed finds from the 1st to 6th centuries AD. The site has shown different evolutionary phases, from simple industrial plants to defensive structures. The finds are preserved in the archaeological museum of Muro Lucano.

Avigliano, known as a city thanks to a 1991 decree, boasts a mountainous landscape with mountains such as Monte Caruso and Monte Carmine. The origin of the name could derive from "avis locum" or "locum avellani". The city is enriched by religious architecture such as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Carmine and the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Pietragalla, a small town known for its "Palmenti" or "rutte", cave cellars dug into the rock, preserves thousand-year-old stories. You walk through the alleys of the medieval village, guided by the bell tower of San Nicola di Bari and the Palazzo Ducale. Local history tells of the French influence and heroism during the Brigandage. Nearby, the ancient settlement on Monte Torretta reveals precious archaeological remains.