Pietrapertosa

Located at 1,088 meters above sea level, Pietrapertosa sits among rocky cliffs in the Lucanian Dolomites, with stone houses built into natural formations.

The settlement originated with the Samnites before Romans established fortifications, later expanded by Normans who recognized the strategic position between two seas.

The Arabata quarter features architectural elements from Arab influences, with narrow stepped streets winding between traditional stone dwellings against the mountain.

The town connects to neighboring Castelmezzano through walking paths and the Volo dell'Angelo zip line, which reaches speeds of 120 kilometers per hour.

Some residences incorporate the natural rock formations as structural elements, with mountain stone serving as the back walls of multiple houses.

Location: province of Potenza

Capital city: Pietrapertosa

Elevation above the sea: 1,088 m

Shares border with: Albano di Lucania, Campomaggiore, Cirigliano, Gorgoglione, Laurenzana, Accettura, Castelmezzano, Corleto Perticara

Website: http://comune.pietrapertosa.pz.it

GPS coordinates: 40.51667,16.06667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06