Brindisi di Montagna
Just east of Potenza, the town of Brindisi di Montagna is close to the Grancia Park which has a large, modern amphitheatre, a popular destination for lovers of opera and music. La Storia Bandita is performed every summer with a cast of over 400 local volunteers.The story depicts one of the most…
Abriola
Romantic, gathered on the top of one of the mountains of the Lucanian Apennines, this village stands out at over 900 m above sea level and is characterised by steep streets that make their way among houses clinging to the rock, suddenly opening to breathtaking views. It is the village of San…
Albano di Lucania
The picturesque village of Albano di Lucania is positioned above Monte San Leonardo, one of the reliefs of the Lucanian Dolomites, from which it dominates the entire valley carved by the Basento river. Nestled between the Rocca del Cappello and the Sedia del Diavolo, huge monoliths that dominate…
Avigliano
A small village enlivened by architectures from different periods, unmistakable dialects and flavours and made unique by the traces left by illustrious personalities such as the multifaceted Emanuele Gianturco, a well-known jurist and politician to whom a bronze monument located in the homonymous…
Brienza
A delightful medieval village dominated by the Caracciolo castle, immersed in the naturalistic landscapes of the Lucanian Apennines Val D’Agri Lagonegrese. The road leading to the manor is quite unique, characterised by many round arches that frame one of the many alleys of the town. Here,…
Calvello
Calvello is a hilltop town located on the edge of the Parco Nazionale dell’Appennino Lucano Val d’Agri-Lagonegrese and is well known for being a fairy tale town in winter. Located on the mountain, the town gets covered with snow in the coldest months making it a pretty place to visit, while…
Campomaggiore
The first contact with the village of Campomaggiore is with the unique and evocative ruins of the original nucleus of the village, Campomaggiore Vecchio, which was destroyed by a landslide in 1885 and is located a few km away from the new settlement. Known today as “City of utopia”,…
Castelgrande
Perched on one of the hills of the Lucanian Apennines, there are numerous natural and cultural attractions that make this small medieval village evocative and interesting. Ancient stately buildings, such as Palazzo Ciancio dating back to 1600 and characterised by a splendid Baroque style door,…
Filiano
It is a small municipality in the north-western Apennines known for its pecorino cheese, a product that obtained the recognition of the protected designation of origin (PDO) in 2007. In addition to the food and wine aspects, there are also very prominent cave paintings found in Tuppo dei Sassi,…
Laurenzana
Inside the Appenino Lucano Val D’Agri Lagonegrese National Park, on an spur overhanging on one side, stands Laurenzana, well identified by the remains of the castle dating back to the 13th century. In the lower part of the village is the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Carmine, while not far…
Muro Lucano
It was born on a spur overlooking the Marmo Platano Valley and has a rather scenographic conformation: the houses leaning against each other recall a nativity scene. In the historic centre we can breathe the passage of history, from the Pianello district, where the Roman imprint is strong, to the…
Pietragalla
The village of Pietragalla can be found just north of Potenza, surrounded by three hills. The Palmenti Park consists of about 200 caves once used for storing grapes and wine-making.The use of structures such as these is part of an ancient tradition of wine-making found throughout the…
Pignola
This small village lies at 827 m above sea level, a few kilometres from Potenza. The place features mountains with ski facilities, forests where fauna and flora become a fairy tale and a natural oasis born on an idyllic lake (the Lake of Pantano) surrounded by cycle paths and hiking trails.…
Ruoti
Ruoti è un piccolo comune dal forte valore naturalistico immerso tra vigneti e boschi di ampia estensione con splendidi esemplari di abete bianco e sorgenti naturali. Roccaforte longobarda e dalle origini remote, il paese situato su di un'altura che domina il corso della fiumara di Avigliano, è…
Sasso di Castalda
Among dense beech woods and mountains arranged almost to protect the village, Sasso di Castalda is known for its breathtaking views and the hiking routes that its territory offers. Among the characteristic streets embellished by flowered balconies and interspersed with ancient buildings, inebriated…
Tito
Tito is situated south west of Potenza and is near the Parco Nazionale dell’Appennino Lucano Val d’Agri-Lagonegrese and the WWF Riserva Naturale Lago Pantano di Pignola, which contains the Lake of Pantano di Pignola.The Franciscan Convent of St.Anthony of Padua, and its adjacent church, contains at…
Trivigno
Located on a spur overlooking the Basento valley, the village of Trivigno is surrounded by greenery. Among the places of worship in the village we can see the Church of San Pietro, with its squared bell tower, a remarkable baroque altar and wrought iron decorations, the Church of the Madonna del…
Vaglio Basilicata
Located just outside of Potenza,Vaglio di Basilicata is notable for its Museum of the Ancient People of Lucania which not only displays archaeological findings but also a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, thought to be a self-portrait.There is also a Museum of Rural Civilisation located here. The old…