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Nova Siri | |
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| Comune di Nova Siri | |
 View of Nova Siri | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Nova Siri  | |
  Nova Siri Location of Nova Siri in Italy Show map of Italy Nova Siri Nova Siri (Basilicata) Show map of Basilicata | |
| Coordinates:40°9′N16°32′E / 40.150°N 16.533°E /40.150; 16.533 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Matera (MT) |
| Frazioni | San Basile, San Megale, Sant'Alessio,Cerrolongo,Piana delle vigne,Foresta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonio Mele (municipal list) |
| Area | |
• Total | 52 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Population (December 2008)[2] | |
• Total | 6,698 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Novasiresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 75020 |
| Dialing code | 0835 |
| Patron saint | Saint Joseph in Nova Siri paese and St.Anthony of Padua in Nova Siri Scalo[3] |
| Saint day | 19 March (and 13 June no festival) |
| Website | Official website |
Nova Siri is a town andcomune in theprovince of Matera, in the Southern Italian region ofBasilicata. Nova Siri is close to the site of the ancientIonian colony ofSiris. Nova Siri is formed by two small towns: the old, historic Nova Siri Centre ('paese') and the coastal town developed from the 1970s - Nova Siri Station ('Scalo'). The centre is sited on a hill at 350 metres (1,150 ft)above sea level about 9 km (6 mi) from the sea.
The main church and the castle are of medieval origin. TheMonte Pollino National Park is located nearby.
Nova Siri is a popular holiday and tourist destination, thanks to its sandy coast characterized bycoastal dunes. Nova Siri is reached via the SS 106 National road and by train.
The population is around 6,800, with the majority being in the newer, seaside town of Nova Siri Scalo.
The history of Nova Siri starts during theByzantine rule of southern Italy, when it was used as a military fortress. The old name “Bollita” comes from porcini mushrooms and the current name was replaced on the council’s request to recall its origins as a Greek territory.
It remained almost deserted after World War I and few people were able to deal with the agricultural work required in the fields.
Nova Siri experienced a demographics growth in the 1970s. Some scenes from the moviesBasilicata Coast to Coast byRocco Papelo andThree Brothers byFrancesco Rosi were filmed there.
Economic resources include summer tourism, agriculture - especially soft fruit, wine production and local cuisine.
Events in the town include theSagra d’ricchitell and theNotte dei briganti ("Night of the Bandits"). The latter is a historical reenactment that consists of a performance of scenes from the war between bandits and peasants and scenes from the daily life of the late 19th century.
