The best destinations in Basilicata
Basilicata has quickly become one of the hottest destinations in Italy if not Europe with its mysterious and intriguing city of the Sassi, Matera. But the region is full of hidden gems from abandoned villages to stunning coastline.
Here are some of Basilicata’s TOP destinations:
- Matera, City of Stones
- Policoro and Nova Siri (MT)
- Venosa archaeological museum (PZ)
- Gallipoli Cognato Regional Park (PZ)
- Pollino National Park (shared with Calabria)
- Maratea (PZ)
- Metaponto Lido and Pisticci Marina (MT)
- Doric temple of Hera (MT)
Maratea, from Land to Sea…and Viceversa
In 1965, on the highest point of Monte San Biagio, the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer was erected. Besides…
Matera’s Ionian Coast: Metaponto and Pisticci
Matera’s Ionian Coast is a gorgeous stretch of paradise on Earth. By now, most travelers have heard of Matera, the…
Metaponto: Beaches and the Doric Temple of Hera
Metaponto is a delightful seaside resort located in the municipality of Bernalda about 48 km from Matera. @wikimedia commons Along…
Policoro and Nova Siri on Basilicata’s Ionian Coast
Italy’s Basilicata region is one of the few that has two coastlines- one on the Tyrrhenian side and the other…
Exploring the Gallipoli Cognato Regional Park Near Matera
Southern Italy’s Basilicata region has been making quite a name for itself as of late. This recent claim to fame…
Venosa, Basilicata: A Village Suspended Between Past and Present
Immersed in the Mount Vulture area, the city of Venosa is located in one of the most luxurious places in…
What (Else) to See in Matera
In part I of our article on Matera we explored Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, or the rupestrian part of the ancient…
Matera: What to See in Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano
One of the most striking and now recognizable cities in the entire world, Matera is the mysterious “Città dei sassi” or…
Discovering Pollino National Park in Calabria
Italy’s largest national park that very few foreigners have even heard of spans across two southern regions- Calabria and Basilicata-…
