Things to do near Country of Potenza Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Brindisi di Montagna - Parks and nature reserves

Parco della Grancia

Potenza - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di San Gerardo

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.

Potenza - Museums

Museo Archeologico Provinciale

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.

Venosa - Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa

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.

Potenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Romana di Malvaccaro

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.

Potenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel Lagopesole

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.

Montemilone - Churches and places of worship

Santuario della Gloriosa

Melfi - Museums

Museo Diocesano

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.

Melfi - Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese

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.

Lavello - Museums

Mostra della Civiltà Contadina

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.

Forenza - Museums

Casa Contadina

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.

San Paolo Albanese - Museums

Museo della Cultura Arbereshe

The Museum of Culture Arbereshe was inaugurated in 1993 with headquarters in some old uninhabited structures in the historic center. The first nucleus of collections was born from the agropastoral exhibition that took place in 1975. The exhibition includes materials that testify to the popular and oral culture of the ethnic minority of the Arbereshe, thanks also to a specialist library for Albanophones, created in 1979.

Potenza - Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata

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.

Rivello - Museums

Mostra Permanente di Archeologia

The Permanent Exhibition of Archaeology exhibits objects that have been found in the area, especially in the locality “Serra Città”. Thanks to these findings it is possible to understand that this society was founded on pastoral agriculture and craftsmanship. In fact, among the objects there are both common crockery and fine frame weights. All these items help to understand the variety of this place and how it has developed over time.

Rivello - Museums

Mostra Permanente di Archeologia

The Permanent Exhibition of Archaeology exhibits objects that have been found in the area, especially in the locality “Serra Città”. Thanks to these findings it is possible to understand that this society was founded on pastoral agriculture and craftsmanship. In fact, among the objects there are both common crockery and fine frame weights. All these items help to understand the variety of this place and how it has developed over time.

Maratea - Monuments

Statua del Redentore

The Statue of Cristo Redentore is a colossal sculpture placed on the top of Mount San Biagio, in Maratea. It was built by the Florentine artist Bruno Innocenti between 1963 and 1965. With its 22 meters of height, it ranks the third position among the sculptures dedicated to Christ in Europe and the seventh position in the world.

Maratea - Historic Centres

Centro storico

The Historic Center of Maratea is characterized by several churches, alleys, stone portals and strongly suggestive corners. In fact, in the Old Town there are some of the 44 churches that rise on the territory of Maratea.

Maratea - Beaches

Spiaggia Nera

Maratea - Beaches

Spiaggia Fiumicello

Maratea - Beaches

Spiaggia Marina di Castrocucco

Venosa - Archaeological Sites

Abbazia Incompiuta (XII sec)

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.

Potenza - Parks and nature reserves

Riserva Regionale del Pantano di Pignola

The Pantano di Pignola Regional Reserve is considered a protected area since 1984. The area has an area of 155 hectares, surrounded by peaks that reach 1000 meters in height. The vegetation is characterized by trees with a hygrophilous matrix and the plunge, which is a symbol of the Oasis. The reserve is open all year round.

Melfi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Il castello di Melfi

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.

Genzano di Lucania - Fountains

Fontana Cavallina

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.

Genzano di Lucania - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Monteserico

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.

Venosa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello del Balzo

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.

Melfi - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale

Maratea - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Castrocucco

The Castrocucco Castle is very old. Thanks to some historical finds, we can say that it dates back to the 9th century. Unfortunately, today it is not possible to see its entire original structure, but only a few ruins. From these the medieval style is denoted. It is currently open to the public, for the part that remains observable.

Brienza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Caracciolo

The Caracciolo Castle was built in the Angevin era. The building was used as a fortification. Inside there is a medieval room. Recently, the property has been restored.

Avigliano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Federiciano

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.

Potenza - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Guevara

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.

Rionero in Vulture - Churches and places of worship

Badia di San Michele

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.

Ripacandida - Churches and places of worship

Santuario di San Donato

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.

Venosa - Cemeteries

Catacombe ebraiche di Venosa

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.

Lavello - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di 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.

Atella - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Angioina

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.

Maratea - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dei Crivi

The Crivi Tower was built in 1566 on a rocky promontory. It was part of the coastal defensive system of the Kingdom of Naples. It has a square structure, characterized by a series of lintels each of which has three drains. It is now a ruin, although it is well preserved externally.

Maratea - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Apprezzami l'Asino (Melesino)

Torre Appreciami the Donkey Ruderi, also known as Melesino, is one of the coastal towers of the locality of Maratea. It was built in 1566 on a promontory. Its structure is divided into two parts: one, the oldest one in circular shape, and the other, more recent in a pyramidal trunk shape. The two parts were built at two different times, that's why the diversified form. The name of the building comes from a pleasant story. Today it is open to visit and is in good condition.

Melfi - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Venosina

Acerenza - Museums

Museo Diocesano

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.

Potenza - Churches and places of worship

Il Tempietto di San Gerardo

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

Maratea - Churches and places of worship

Chiesetta della Madonna degli Ulivi

The church of Our Lady of Olives or Snow is an ancient hermitage, of likely Byzantine origin, located behind the Basilica of San Biagio al Castello. Inside it preserves frescoes, depicting the Madonna with Child and Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Maratea - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di S. Maria Maggiore

The church of Santa Maria Maggiore is a religious building in the historical center of Maratea. The importance of the church in the panorama of the city, bring the population to just call it mother church.

Maratea - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa dell'Immacolata

The Church of the Immacolata is one of the three churches that overlook on the Borgo di Maratea, and is close to the square where there is the town hall.

Moliterno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Moliterno