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Things to do in Pignola Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Pignola Italy. If you’are planning to visit Pignola for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Pignola and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Pignola and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Pignola

Potenza (5 Km)

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.

Potenza (8 Km)

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.

Potenza (8 Km)

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

Potenza (8 Km)

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 (8 Km)

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 (8 Km)

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.

Potenza (8 Km)

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.

Brindisi di Montagna (12 Km)

Parco della Grancia

Brienza (17 Km)

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.

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Destinations nearby

Potenza

It is 10,4 Km away - about 19 minutes

Abriola

Abriola

It is 13,4 Km away - about 20 minutes

Vaglio Basilicata

Vaglio Basilicata

It is 21,6 Km away - about 30 minutes

Avigliano

Avigliano

It is 26,9 Km away - about 40 minutes

Brienza

It is 29,4 Km away - about 37 minutes

Cancellara

Cancellara

It is 30,7 Km away - about 43 minutes

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