Cattedrale di San Gerardo
Potenza
(21 Km)
Originally from the 13th century and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Assumption, it was later named after St. Gerard, patron saint of Potenza. It was rebuilt in the 18th century by Magri, a student of Vanvitelli and thus transformed from a Romanesque basilica to three naves to a neoclassical building.
Museo Archeologico Provinciale
Potenza
(20 Km)
The Provincial Archaeological Museum was established in 1901 thanks to the research of Inspector Michele Lacava. The collection was enriched with materials found during the excavations of Garaguso and Latronico. Over the years the structure was closed several times and inaugurated again. Since 1997, the Museum has been open to the public, and is part of a museum system, together with the Provincial Art Gallery and the Covo degli Arditi.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa
Venosa
(19 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum of Venosa is dedicated to the ancient colony of Venusia and is housed in the basement of the Aragonese castle of the city. The exhibition area hosts exhibits related to Roman domination.
Villa Romana di Malvaccaro
Potenza
(21 Km)
The only Roman villa recovered in the Potenza territory is that of Malvaccaro. Researched to light right in the center of Potenza, it presents the remains of beautiful colored mosaics.
Castel Lagopesole
Potenza
(2 Km)
At the top of Lagopesole there is a castle, attributed to Frederick II and probably built between 1242 and 1250. In the courtyard of the castle of Lagopesole, the scene of the Sanhedrin of the film The Gospel According to Matthew (1964) by Pier Paolo Pasolini was shot. The director used non-professional actors chosen among the population of the medieval village.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata
Potenza
(21 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum of Basilicata was inaugurated in 2005 in Potenza. The museum offers a general picture of the archaeological findings of the entire region of Basilicata and a greater study on the oldest history of the territory of Potenza. The exhibition is divided into two floors and follows a chronological and geographical order.
Il Tempietto di San Gerardo
Potenza
(21 Km)
The temple dedicated to San Gerardo, patron saint of the city, was created by the potent artist Michele Basciolano. The work, according to the epigraph located to the right of the statue of the saint, was completed in 1865 and depicts a Neo-Renaissance bust of San Gerardo della Porta, bishop of the city of Potenza from 1111 to 1119
Museo Diocesano
Acerenza
(20 Km)
The Diocesan Museum Acerenza exhibits objects from the treasure of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The treasure has objects such as silverware, goldsmith, paintings and also an important collection of liturgical parameters. You can also find archaeological objects that portray the history of the birth of Christianity.
Torre Angioina
Atella
(9 Km)
The Tower of Angevin is one of the remains of the castle that was part of the ancient city of Atella built by Roberto I of Anjou. The Angevin Tower is the last remaining element of the castle built by the Angevins, after it was destroyed by the earthquake of 1694. For the community of Atella, the tower of Angevin is the emblem of the city. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time.
Castello Federiciano
Avigliano
(2 Km)
The name of Castello Federiciano takes the name of the one who built the building in the eleventh century, mainly used as a military structure. In the area it is more known as The Castle of Lagopesole, due to the lake near the castle. The style is clearly Romanesque and, inside, we also find a church.
Castello di Calitri Diroccato
Calitri
(25 Km)
The Castle of Calitri initially belonged to the family of Carlo d'Angio. Later it passed into the hands of several owners, and in the 17th century it was purchased by the Mirelli family. Due to the earthquakes that occurred between the 16th and 17th centuries, the structure was badly damaged. Later, it was restored by Louis IV Gesualdo, who transformed it into a private residence. In 1980, the castle was struck by another earthquake, and the remaining ruins were restored again. Today, the castle is home to the Museum of Ceramics.
Porta Venosina
Melfi
(21 Km)
Cattedrale
Melfi
(21 Km)
Torre Guevara
Potenza
(21 Km)
The Guevara Tower was built in the 9th AD century, and was part of the Castle. In 1980, the structure was partially destroyed due to a strong earthquake. Subsequently, the tower underwent restoration work that brought it back to its former glory. The structure has a height of twenty meters, and is currently home to an art gallery and the Lucan association of astronomy.
Badia di San Michele
Rionero in Vulture
(16 Km)
The Abbey of St. Michael is located in the middle of a beautiful walk from where you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. The structure dates back to the 10th century, and was built by the Benedictines. In 1465, the building was abandoned, and then resumed by the Capuchins, who turned it into a library.
Santuario di San Donato
Ripacandida
(11 Km)
The Sanctuary of San Donato has a very ancient construction and is considered the symbol of the Municipality where it is located. Its construction has a very special structure decorated with frescoes made by one of Giotto's students. Since 18 December 2010, the church was named a national monument.
Castello del Balzo
Venosa
(19 Km)
The Balzo Castle was built in 1470 at the behest of Pirro del Balzo, on what was the ancient cathedral of Venosa. The story has it that Del Balzo had this castle built after a few clashes with Giovanni Antonio Orsini, uncle of his wife Maria Donata. In fact, the Venosini did not want to be commanded by another nobleman who was of origin different from those of the Orsini. The Castle was therefore born with a defensive function, later transforming itself, in the 17th century, into a noble residence.
Il castello di Melfi
Melfi
(21 Km)
The castle of Melfi it is one of the most important medieval castles of Italy and it is of Norman origin. it was built in a strategic position to control the passage between Puglia and Campania. The Castle of Melfi underwent rapid expansion.
Abbazia Incompiuta (XII sec)
Venosa
(19 Km)
Work on the construction of the Abbey began in the twelfth century and were commissioned by the Benedictines, with the aim of allocating the structure as a place of worship. After the abandonment of the convent from the monks, the construction of the Abbey also stopped, so much so that it is still unfinished today. Currently, the exterior walls and the five columns are visible of the building, four of which are complete with a Corinthian capital.
Catacombe ebraiche di Venosa
Venosa
(19 Km)
The Catacombs of Venosa document the presence of the Jewish community between the 3rd and 7th centuries. The burials are adorned with iconographies and epigraphies that are part of the community and document their level of integration into local public life.
Casa Contadina
Forenza
(14 Km)
La Casa Contadina is located in a building located in the historic center of Forenza. Inside it is represented a typical peasant house of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with all the objects and materials used by peasants in their daily family life.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese
Melfi
(21 Km)
The Melfese National Archaeological Museum built in 1976 is located in the rooms of the castle of Melfi. The works on display in the Museum are archaeological objects found in the Vulture area. They belong to different periods and are exhibited in the three rooms on the first floor. These are bronze or iron weapons, worked stones, decorated ceramics that belonged to the tombs of the princesses.
Museo Diocesano
Melfi
(21 Km)
The Diocesan Museum was established on 6 July 2001 by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco in the Episcopal Palace of Melfi. It is distributed on two floors, on the first we can find objects such as silver furnishings and tableware, while on the main floor there are particular frescoes belonging to the eighteenth century.