Castello di Lavello
Lavello
The Castle of Lavello was erected during the Norman era by Lord Arnolino. During the fire in 1298, the castle was seriously damaged. Between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries the building was restored by the Del Balzo-Orsini. Today, the castle is in excellent condition and inside is the headquarters of the Town Hall and a small Museum.
Mostra della Civiltà Contadina
Lavello
The Museum of Peasant Civilization in Lavello was built by the CIDIS Social Cooperative in 1994. Inside there are objects that were used by farmers until the last century. The Museum is divided into two different rooms: one of the objects of the peasant house and the other of works on the fields.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa
Venosa
(10 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.
Anfiteatro Romano
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)
The Roman Amphitheater dates back to the first century AD. Based on evidence found, it is assumed that in the past it was a majestic structure of over 10,000 square meters, with a regular plan. Unfortunately, today only a few ruins remain of the original plant.
Santuario della Gloriosa
Montemilone
(4834 Km)
Tempio di Giove Toro
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)
The Temple dates back to the Roman period and was built at the behest of Herod Atticus. It was a majestic and well-maintained structure, but today only the remains of it are visible. In the neighboring area, a sculpture dedicated to Jupiter was discovered, from which the name of the Temple derives, while the name 'Taurus' means 'elevated area'.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese
Melfi
(13 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
(13 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.
Casa Contadina
Forenza
(22 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.
Mausoleo di Boemondo d'Altavilla (XII sec)
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)
The Bohemondo Mausoleum D'Altavilla was built in the twelfth century and was dedicated to the famous hero, Marco Boemondo d'Altavilla. The structure was incorporated into the walls of the Cathedral in the area, and looks like a temple. The plant is complex, and has well-kept architectural elements: the small dome, the arches, the tombstone attributed to Boemondo, and many other decorative details typical of the time.
Il Lapidario della Villa Comunale
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)
The Lapidary dates back to the first century AD, and is part of the Villa Comunale, a construction of the '800. It is a white marble structure, built to decorate Viale Verdeggiante. On the lapidary there are inscriptions, and other archaeological elements of great historical importance such as columns, capitals and funeral reliefs.
Basilica Paleocristiana San Leucio
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)
The Basilica dates back to the Roman period (2nd century AD), and its remains were discovered in 1925. The original nucleus of the structure was a Hellenistic temple, then transformed into a Christian basilica in the 5th century. It is assumed that the structure has been restored several times over the years, as it has more recent architectural elements than the date of construction. Today, only capitals, columns and mosaics characteristic of the time are visible.
Battistero San Giovanni
Canosa di Puglia
(31 Km)
The ancient Baptistery dates back to the early Christian period, and was built around the 7th century. It is one of the oldest Apulian structures of a religious nature. Although over the years it was restored several times, it is currently not in an excellent state of preservation. Since 2000, the site became the subject of study and research at the University of Foggia.
Arco Traiano
Canosa di Puglia
(29 Km)
The Trajan Arch was built in the second century, during the Trajan period, from which in fact it took its name. It is a brick structure, decorated with marble elements. The construction was restored several times, and with the restoration of 1911, the arch took on its present appearance.
Torre Casieri
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)
Torre Casieri is a mausoleum dating back to the first century. The structure, better to say, what is left of it, has a square plan built in opus testaceum. The plant consists of three distinguishable levels, and inside is the tomb chamber. Over the years, the structure has undergone several changes.
Mausoleo Bagnoli
Canosa di Puglia
(29 Km)
The Mausoleum Bagnoli dates back to the 2nd century, and is located on an ancient necropolis. It is a Roman cemetery plant, consisting of two different floors, connected together with a square of bricks. Noble characters of the time are buried under the mausoleum.
Ponte Romano sull'Ofanto
Canosa di Puglia
(28 Km)
The Bridge dates back to the Roman period, and served as a link between Daunia and Canosa. It rises above the great Ofanto River, and has a solid structure formed by five round arches. Over the years, the structure has undergone several restorations and today it is preserved in excellent condition.
Museo Diocesano
Acerenza
(30 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.
Museo Etnografico e della Cultura Materiale
Aquilonia
(27 Km)
The Museum was established on the initiative of Beniamino Tartaglia in association with the City Council. Inside we find a large collection of equipment and documents for the living, work and real life of the area. The main purpose of this exhibition is to give the public the opportunity to retrace the history of the Altirpine civilization. All elements are well organized according to the timeline to recreate the entire ancient scenario correctly. The Museum is available for all interested parties.
Polo Museale
Ascoli Satriano
(26 Km)
The Museum is located on the first floor of the former Monastery of Santa Maria del Popolo. The museum consists of various rooms, with paintings, sculptures, valuable liturgical objects and silk vestments embroidered in gold. The museum was opened on 24 July 2007 and is visited by many tourists.
Museo Civico "P. Rosario"
Ascoli Satriano
(26 Km)
Set up in the eighteenth-century Palazzo D'Autilia, the Museum preserves archaeological finds from the 9th century BC until the Middle Ages (Baroque with geometric decoration from the Daunia period, Greek ceramics of the V-III century. B.C., bronze necklaces and fibulae). The “Pasquale Rosario” collection offers a journey into the history of the ancient currency within which the local mint active in the pre-Roman era also fits.
Torre Angioina
Atella
(22 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.
Torre Alemanna
Cerignola
(25 Km)
The Alemanna Tower dates back to the year 1951. In 2013, the Tower was named as one of the 700 artistic treasures opened to the public during the XXVI FAI Spring Day. It is currently under restoration to bring it back to its original splendor. When the work ends, the tower will be the headquarters of the Museum of Ceramics and also the International Center for Studies.
Cattedrale San Pietro Apostolo
Cerignola
(26 Km)
In the cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle is the episcopal see of the diocese of Cerignola — Ascoli Satriano. Work on the construction of the building began on 29 June 1873 and ended in 1876, and were led by engineers Alvino and Giuseppe Pisanti. On 23 November 1980 the cathedral was damaged due to an earthquake and remained closed for a while, but after some restorations it was opened again.
Porta Venosina
Melfi
(13 Km)
Cattedrale
Melfi
(13 Km)
Castello normanno-svevo
Minervino Murge
(25 Km)
Work on the construction of the Norman-Swabian castle began in 1042 and ended in 1300. The building played a defensive function and for a long time it was used as a fortification. In 1600, it was purchased by Principi Pignatelli, who transformed it into an elegant dwelling. Today, an archaeological exhibition is set up in its rooms.
Badia di San Michele
Rionero in Vulture
(20 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
(16 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 di Garagnone
Spinazzola
(29 Km)
From the research done, it is thought that the Castle of Gragnone is very ancient. It had a two-story structure with rooms used for different functions. From its location, the Castle guarded the entire area. Currently, there are few ruins left covered by vegetation.
Castello del Balzo
Venosa
(10 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.
Castello Monteserico
Genzano di Lucania
(30 Km)
The Monteserico Castle was initially owned by the Spanish family Aquilina Sancia, and later stately home of the Sanseverino. Historical news shows that the castle remained inhabited until World War I. In the 80s of the twentieth century, it was purchased by the Municipality of Genzano, which, thanks to a work of restoration, brought it back to its former glory.
Fontana Cavallina
Genzano di Lucania
(30 Km)
The Cavallina Fountain was built between 1865 and 1893 on a project by the architect Giuseppe Antonio Locuratolo, in neoclassical style. The beautiful structure has the shape of an amphitheater. In addition, it is fed by a spring water spring from three distinct directions.
Il castello di Melfi
Melfi
(13 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.
Canosa di Puglia: TENUTA LEONE Cave Culturali
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)
In this area there are two high quality cultural quarries, which in the past have been used as cisterns to preserve rainwater. In these caves it is now possible to visit a museum of rural culture or have meetings.
Abbazia Incompiuta (XII sec)
Venosa
(9 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
(9 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.
Ipogeo dell'Oplita
Canosa di Puglia
(29 Km)
The hypogeum of the Hoplite was built during the 4th century BC, and was excavated in a tuff bench, closed outside by two limestone slabs. The name of the archaeological site derives from the bas-relief that is located at the inside: a hoplite soldier, a warrior from ancient Greece on horseback who had the task of preceding the knight into battle. The square structure has a large dromos, and typical funeral elements. The current state of conservation is quite good, and it is open to the public.
Torre dell'orologio
Montemilone
(4834 Km)
Canosa - Rudere di Muratura Epoca Romana
Canosa di Puglia
(30 Km)