Mother Church of Santo Stefano
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Montemilone (Potenza)

Mother Church of Santo Stefano

The Mother Church of Santo Stefano is the main church of Montemilone, dedicated to Saint Stephen the protomartyr, co-patron of the town together with the Madonna del Bosco.

  • Opening hoursVariable: check before visiting
  • AdmissionFree entry
  • WhereMontemilone (PZ)

What to see

  • The wooden statue of the Madonna del Bosco, a 13th-century work showing the Virgin according to Byzantine iconography.
  • The old quarter (rione Fronzone) opening below the church, with old farmhouses, portals and stairways.
  • In nearby Piazza Emigranti, the mural Il ritorno di Giustino, inaugurated in 1984.

How to get there

It stands in the centre of Montemilone and can be reached on foot. The town is a few kilometres from the border with Apulia.

Useful information

Saint Stephen is celebrated on 27 December. Opening and service times vary, so it is best to check before going. The map position comes from Wikipedia coordinates.

Also visit the Sanctuary of the Gloriosa and the Clock Tower. Discover more places in Montemilone.

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