Off the Beaten Path in Basilicata: Discover Tursi
Tursi, perched on a hill between the regions of Basilicata and Puglia, and near the city of Matera, is an …
Basilicata Villages
The unique and rugged land of Basilicata is home to many villages that seem to have remained untouched over time. Nestled in the Lucanian Dolomites, many of these villages were almost unknown to tourists up until a few years ago. Here are some of the most beautiful:
- Castelmezzano (PZ)
- Pietrapertosa (PZ)
- Craco (MT)
- Venosa (PZ)
- Tricarico (MT)
- Melfi (PZ)
Visiting Melfi, a Medieval City in the Basilicata Region
Italy’s southern region of Basilicata is one of the most intriguing and authentic on the entire peninsula. Matera (the “City …
The Hamlet of Rotondella and the Authenticity of Basilicata
Deep in the Italian peninsula in the Basilicata region lies the hilltop village of Rotondella. Named for its unique position …
The Village of Tricarico: Delving Into the Heart of Basilicata
The southern region of Basilicata is full of mystery, of ancient traditions, and permeated by traces of those that have …
Craco: Basilicata’s Ghost Town Where Time Stands Still
In Italy, there are places where reality and imagination are lost in a vortex of unparalleled mysticism. This is the …
