Known as "la città sotterranea" (the Subterranean City), Matera is famous for its historical center called "Sassi" (former cave dwellings), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Classified as one of Italy's most beautiful 'borghi' (historic villages), Viggianello sits at the foot of the Pollino massif. It boasts several churches, palaces and a castle.
The 'white' town of Pisticci boasts a long history as testified by its numerous monuments. It is also the home of Amaro Lucano, one of Italy's most famous liqueurs.
The mountaintop village of Castelmezzano, surrounded by the Lucanian Dolomites, was described by Frommer's Budget Travel magazine as "one of the world's best places you never heard of".
Like Castelmezzano, Pietrapertosa stands in a breathtaking position in the heart of the Lucanian Dolomites and is among Italy's most beautiful 'borghi'.
Melfi, the Normans’ first capital in the south of Italy, boasts an impressive Norman castle and a quaint historic center.
Described as 'the town with 44 churches' and 'the pearl of the Tyrrhenian', Maratea features 30 km of rocky coastline dotted with beautiful beaches.
Known as "la città sotterranea" (the Subterranean City), Matera is famous for its historical center called "Sassi" (former cave dwellings), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Classified as one of Italy's most beautiful 'borghi' (historic villages), Viggianello sits at the foot of the Pollino massif. It boasts several churches, palaces and a castle.
The 'white' town of Pisticci boasts a long history as testified by its numerous monuments. It is also the home of Amaro Lucano, one of Italy's most famous liqueurs.
The mountaintop village of Castelmezzano, surrounded by the Lucanian Dolomites, was described by Frommer's Budget Travel magazine as "one of the world's best places you never heard of".
Like Castelmezzano, Pietrapertosa stands in a breathtaking position in the heart of the Lucanian Dolomites and is among Italy's most beautiful 'borghi'.
Melfi, the Normans’ first capital in the south of Italy, boasts an impressive Norman castle and a quaint historic center.
Described as 'the town with 44 churches' and 'the pearl of the Tyrrhenian', Maratea features 30 km of rocky coastline dotted with beautiful beaches.
Known as "la città sotterranea" (the Subterranean City), Matera is famous for its historical center called "Sassi" (former cave dwellings), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Our featured region of the month is underrated Basilicata. Protected by mountains, and facing both the Ionian and Thyrrenian seas, this southern Italian region will have you delight in its history, art, nature, beaches and flavors.
We picked seven towns that should be included in every Basilicata tour. Check them out below.
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