Looking for help in finding what I believe is Strada Battilana in Melfi. I have a relative who was born at #51 there. Attached is a snippet of the street name.
Any help in finding it greatly appreciated.
Street name in Melfi
Re: Street name in Melfi
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Based on the search results, the "via dei Battilana" is mentioned as a historic street in Melfi associated with the activities that took place there, located in the merchant suburbs.
Via dei Battilana in Melfi is now known as Via Ronca Battista.This street was renamed in honour of Giovan Battista Ronca (familiarly known as "Ronca Battista"), a local hero who distinguished himself during the 1528 siege of Melfi by the French army. Legend has it that he defended the town with a ronca (a hooked polearm or billhook), and the street that traditionally housed the battilana (wool carders) was rededicated to him to commemorate his bravery.The street is located in the historic centre of Melfi, near the cathedral and the castle.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tCS8fHcLvW4JZ1EW8?g_st=ic
Based on the search results, the "via dei Battilana" is mentioned as a historic street in Melfi associated with the activities that took place there, located in the merchant suburbs.
Via dei Battilana in Melfi is now known as Via Ronca Battista.This street was renamed in honour of Giovan Battista Ronca (familiarly known as "Ronca Battista"), a local hero who distinguished himself during the 1528 siege of Melfi by the French army. Legend has it that he defended the town with a ronca (a hooked polearm or billhook), and the street that traditionally housed the battilana (wool carders) was rededicated to him to commemorate his bravery.The street is located in the historic centre of Melfi, near the cathedral and the castle.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tCS8fHcLvW4JZ1EW8?g_st=ic
Re: Street name in Melfi
Farassino, thank you so much for your prompt and detailed response. Would love to know where you found the mention as a historic street.
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Re: Street name in Melfi
Parrocchia di San Nicola
It would be better to post he link to the record!
It would be better to post he link to the record!
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The street name is Strada Carmine.
The name Carmine is a quite common name in Southern Italy, and it refers to devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
I think also the refers about it, maybe there is a church or a painting of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
The name Carmine is a quite common name in Southern Italy, and it refers to devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
I think also the refers about it, maybe there is a church or a painting of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
