Fonte: Archaeology, Church Art and Local Traditions

Fonte brings together sacred art, archaeological finds and local traditions. It also offers an artisan pastry shop and sports classes. The subjects range from finds dating to pre-Christian times to more recent church history. If you are looking for hotels in Fonte, this distinction can help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

Church Art and Religious History

The Cappella di San Michele houses a polychrome wooden statue of the Archangel Michael from the 16th century. Polychrome refers to the statue’s multicoloured design; together with the wood and the figure depicted, this provides a tangible connection to the town’s sacred art. The Chiesa di San Giuseppe tells a more recent, clearly dated story: it was built between 1983 and the end of 1985. The first liturgical service was held there at Easter 1986. The construction period and the first service are two separate milestones that place the beginning of the building’s liturgical history in time.

Archaeological Contexts

The votive deposit associated with the sanctuary of Fonte is dated from the beginning of the 6th to the end of the 3rd century BC. Archaeological finds associated with the sanctuary context were discovered at the Fonte spring in 1964. Archaeologists regard the findspot as a smaller sanctuary resembling the Heraion at Foce Sele.

The Assteas krater also has a specific archaeological context: it was found in Fonte di Roccadaspide, in the Temparossa area, inside a chamber tomb from the Lucanian period. The krater depicts scenes from the Judgement of Paris.

Festival, Pastries and Classes

The annual festival in honour of San Michele Arcangelo in Fonte includes a traditional procession. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates in advance. This will let you plan around the actual festival period without assuming a particular date.

The artisan pastry shop Le Delizie Di Maria is located in Fonte di Roccadaspide. It makes fresh and long-life pastries using family recipes. If you plan to visit, check the visiting arrangements in advance.

Zottoli GYM on State Road 166 (Fonte) offers, among other things, classes in spinning, Pilates, Caribbean dance and mixed martial arts. As the class schedule may change, confirm which classes will be available at the time of your planned visit.

Choosing a Focus for Your Stay

The cultural subjects differ considerably in age: the votive deposit dates back to pre-Christian centuries, while the information about the Chiesa di San Giuseppe places its construction and first liturgical service between 1983 and 1986. The Assteas krater adds archaeological context and imagery to the picture; the statue in the Cappella di San Michele is a specific example of carved wooden church art. For festival dates, pastry shop visits and classes, it is advisable to check the relevant visiting or availability arrangements in advance.

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