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Melfi

Melfi is a town and comune in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, situated in the province of Potenza. It sits on a hill overlooking the surrounding plain and has a long history as a regional center of administration, trade, and culture.

The area has ancient roots, with settlements dating back to pre-Roman times. In the medieval period Melfi

In modern times, Melfi has a diversified economy. It is best known today for the large Fiat

Among the main sights are the Castello di Melfi and the historic center, which includes the cathedral

rose
to
prominence
under
Norman
rule
and
later
became
a
royal
seat
of
Frederick
II,
Holy
Roman
Emperor.
The
Castello
di
Melfi,
a
landmark
fortress
on
a
hill
above
the
town,
began
under
the
Normans
and
was
significantly
developed
in
the
12th
and
13th
centuries.
Frederick
II
held
royal
courts
there
and
issued
the
Constitutions
of
Melfi
in
the
1230s,
one
of
the
early
codifications
of
centralized
governance
in
the
Kingdom
of
Sicily.
Chrysler
Automobiles
plant
located
just
outside
the
town,
established
in
the
1990s,
which
has
made
the
area
one
of
Basilicata’s
principal
industrial
centers
and
major
local
employment.
The
surrounding
region
also
supports
agriculture,
including
olive
oil
and
wine
production,
and
the
town
serves
as
a
commercial
hub
for
nearby
communities.
Melfi
is
connected
to
regional
road
networks
and
serves
as
a
gateway
to
the
northern
Basilicata’s
cultural
and
natural
attractions.
dedicated
to
Santa
Maria
Assunta.
Other
small
churches
and
archaeological
remains
reflect
the
town’s
long
medieval
and
ancient
heritage,
contributing
to
Melfi’s
role
as
a
mineral
of
regional
history
and
culture.