Balvano
On a spur in the centre of the village stand the ruins of the Girasole castle, from the 10th century. Built by the Normans, it underwent several changes over time. Around the fortress there are small houses with bright colours and chimneys with a particular shape, interrupted in their sequence only…
Baragiano
Immersed in the woods of Turkey oaks, beeches and firs in the heart of the Marmo Melandro, Baragiano is a real treasure trove of archaeological finds collected mostly in the well-known Basileus Archaeological Park where we can visit the tomb of the king of the Peuketiantes, buried with weapons, and…
Bella
The place has pre-Norman origins and over the years has been the subject of numerous dominations, the traces of which today make this village a treasure chest of evocative works, made even more fascinating by the green and bucolic setting that surrounds them. The small centre boasts portals dating…
Pescopagano
It occupies the top of a cliff and, immersed in the most vivid and intense green, overlooks the entire Ofanto Valley, responding to that breathtaking panorama with touches of history and culture: neoclassical portals refine the village, while nobles palaces capture the curiosity of passers-by, such…
Picerno
Situated west of Potenza, the picturesque Picerno is known as the Lioness of Lucania for its courageous fight during the Republican revolution of 1799. The key attraction of Picerno is the Parish Church of San Nicola di Bari with its beautifully decorated interior and depictive bronze doors. In…
Sant’Angelo Le Fratte
Situated almost on the western border of Basilicata, Sant’Angelo le Fratte lies at the foot of a mountain and is known as the Land of Wine. The small town contains new bronze sculptures by the artist Pierfrancesco Mastroberti, wine caves built between the rocks and over 50 murals. It’s worth…
Satriano di Lucania
Satriano di Lucania is located south west of Potenza, on the edge of the Parco Nazionale dell Appennino Lucano Val d’Agri-Lagonegrese. Giovanni de Gregorio, more often known as il Pietrafesa, and one of Basilicata’s most famous painters, was born here. He was very active in the early half of the…
Savoia di Lucania
Homeland of anarchist Passannante, who in 1878 attempted the life of King Umberto I of Savoy, the village dominates the Melandro area from the top of a relief surrounded by greenery. We can see from a distance the silhouettes of the medieval castle with the two towers and of the Mother Church of…
Vietri di Potenza
Vietri is the gateway between Basilicata and Campania, a naturalistic and cultural world to discover, made of that authentic nature typical of the Marmo Melandro and of architectural and historical treasures of great charm. A series of gorges, interspersed with various sulphur springs, bring it…