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Hidden gems of Basilicata: discovering Italy's secret treasures

Basilicata, a realm nestled in the southern part of Italy, brims with uncharted wonders and covert treasures waiting to be uncovered. This collection celebrates the region's rich tapestry of history, art, and nature. From ancient cave dwellings and hidden crypts to pristine landscapes and age-old traditions, each point of interest embodies the essence of Basilicata's enigmatic allure. Venture into the heartland of authenticity where each corner whispers tales of bygone eras and unveils spectacles untouched by time.

Sassi di Matera
Sassi di Matera

Matera, Italy

Ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Castelmezzano Village
Castelmezzano Village

Castelmezzano, Italy

A picturesque village nestled within the rugged peaks of the Dolomiti Lucane.

Crypt of the Original Sin
Crypt of the Original Sin

Matera, Italy

A cave church adorned with medieval frescoes, often termed as the 'Sistine Chapel' of rupestrian art.

Pertosa Caves
Pertosa Caves

Pertosa, Italy

A complex of karst caves offering a stunning subterranean experience by boat.

Flight of the Angel
Flight of the Angel

Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, Italy

An exhilarating zip-line adventure connecting Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa across the breathtaking Lucanian landscape.

Rabatana of Tursi
Rabatana of Tursi

Tursi, Italy

Ruins of an ancient Arab quarter perched on a hill with panoramic views and historic significance.

Venosa Abbey
Venosa Abbey

Venosa, Italy

An abbey complex that houses the unfinished church of the Holy Trinity and the ancient Roman amphitheater.

San Giuliano Regional Reserve
San Giuliano Regional Reserve

Matera, Italy

A protected natural area known for its diverse flora, fauna, and the remnants of San Giuliano's monastery.

Aliano Badlands
Aliano Badlands

Aliano, Italy

Eroded clay landscapes resembling lunar terrain, famously depicted in Carlo Levi's 'Christ Stopped at Eboli'.

Palazzo Lanfranchi
Palazzo Lanfranchi

Matera, Italy

A stately baroque palace housing the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata.

Pollino National Park
Pollino National Park

Potenza and Cosenza, Italy

Italy's largest national park offering verdant forests, rare species like the Loricate Pine, and sweeping mountaintops.

Archeological Park of Grumentum
Archeological Park of Grumentum

Grumento Nova, Italy

Historical ruins that reveal the extensive urban planning of the ancient Roman city of Grumentum.

Ferrandina Old Town
Ferrandina Old Town

Ferrandina, Italy

A historical center characterized by its typical stone houses and narrow alleys, embodying traditional Basilicata architecture.

Brienza Castle
Brienza Castle

Brienza, Italy

Carafa Castle looms over the town of Brienza, telling stories of feudal history and architectural splendor.

Ghost Town of Craco
Ghost Town of Craco

Craco, Italy

An abandoned hilltop village that is now a famous filming location due to its haunting beauty and evolutionary history.

Malconsiglio Castle
Malconsiglio Castle

Miglionico, Italy

A castle with storied past of rebellions and conspiracies, famous for the 'Conspiracy of the Barons'.

Sassi di Matera Ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sassi di Matera
Sassi di Matera Ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Castelmezzano Village A picturesque village nestled within the rugged peaks of the Dolomiti Lucane.

Castelmezzano Village
Castelmezzano Village A picturesque village nestled within the rugged peaks of the Dolomiti Lucane.
Crypt of the Original Sin A cave church adorned with medieval frescoes, often termed as the 'Sistine Chapel' of rupestrian art.

Crypt of the Original Sin
Crypt of the Original Sin A cave church adorned with medieval frescoes, often termed as the 'Sistine Chapel' of rupestrian art.
Pertosa Caves A complex of karst caves offering a stunning subterranean experience by boat.

Pertosa Caves
Pertosa Caves A complex of karst caves offering a stunning subterranean experience by boat.
Flight of the Angel An exhilarating zip-line adventure connecting Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa across the breathtaking Lucanian landscape.

Flight of the Angel
Flight of the Angel An exhilarating zip-line adventure connecting Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa across the breathtaking Lucanian landscape.
Rabatana of Tursi Ruins of an ancient Arab quarter perched on a hill with panoramic views and historic significance.

Rabatana of Tursi
Rabatana of Tursi Ruins of an ancient Arab quarter perched on a hill with panoramic views and historic significance.
Venosa Abbey An abbey complex that houses the unfinished church of the Holy Trinity and the ancient Roman amphitheater.

Venosa Abbey
Venosa Abbey An abbey complex that houses the unfinished church of the Holy Trinity and the ancient Roman amphitheater.
San Giuliano Regional Reserve A protected natural area known for its diverse flora, fauna, and the remnants of San Giuliano's monastery.

San Giuliano Regional Reserve
San Giuliano Regional Reserve A protected natural area known for its diverse flora, fauna, and the remnants of San Giuliano's monastery.
Aliano Badlands Eroded clay landscapes resembling lunar terrain, famously depicted in Carlo Levi's 'Christ Stopped at Eboli'.

Aliano Badlands
Aliano Badlands Eroded clay landscapes resembling lunar terrain, famously depicted in Carlo Levi's 'Christ Stopped at Eboli'.
Palazzo Lanfranchi A stately baroque palace housing the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata.

Palazzo Lanfranchi
Palazzo Lanfranchi A stately baroque palace housing the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata.
Pollino National Park Italy's largest national park offering verdant forests, rare species like the Loricate Pine, and sweeping mountaintops.

Pollino National Park
Pollino National Park Italy's largest national park offering verdant forests, rare species like the Loricate Pine, and sweeping mountaintops.
Archeological Park of Grumentum Historical ruins that reveal the extensive urban planning of the ancient Roman city of Grumentum.

Archeological Park of Grumentum
Archeological Park of Grumentum Historical ruins that reveal the extensive urban planning of the ancient Roman city of Grumentum.
Ferrandina Old Town A historical center characterized by its typical stone houses and narrow alleys, embodying traditional Basilicata architecture.

Ferrandina Old Town
Ferrandina Old Town A historical center characterized by its typical stone houses and narrow alleys, embodying traditional Basilicata architecture.
Brienza Castle Carafa Castle looms over the town of Brienza, telling stories of feudal history and architectural splendor.

Brienza Castle
Brienza Castle Carafa Castle looms over the town of Brienza, telling stories of feudal history and architectural splendor.
Ghost Town of Craco An abandoned hilltop village that is now a famous filming location due to its haunting beauty and evolutionary history.

Ghost Town of Craco
Ghost Town of Craco An abandoned hilltop village that is now a famous filming location due to its haunting beauty and evolutionary history.
Malconsiglio Castle A castle with storied past of rebellions and conspiracies, famous for the 'Conspiracy of the Barons'.

Malconsiglio Castle
Malconsiglio Castle A castle with storied past of rebellions and conspiracies, famous for the 'Conspiracy of the Barons'.