Castelmezzano, Mountain commune in Basilicata, Italy
Castelmezzano sits at 750 meters elevation among the steep cliffs of the Lucanian Dolomites, featuring narrow streets lined with stone houses.
The settlement originated between the 6th and 5th centuries BC as Maudoro, later becoming a Norman stronghold named Castrum Medianum in the 11th century.
The Mother Church of Santa Maria dell'Olmo and the Church of Santo Sepolcro display the religious architectural heritage of this mountain settlement.
Local roads connect Castelmezzano to neighboring Pietrapertosa, with accommodation options ranging from guesthouses to small hotels throughout the commune.
The Seven Stones Path introduces visitors to local narratives through a combination of natural trails, art installations, and audio elements.
Location: province of Potenza
Capital city: Castelmezzano
Elevation above the sea: 750 m
Shares border with: Albano di Lucania, Anzi, Laurenzana, Pietrapertosa, Trivigno
Website: http://comune.castelmezzano.pz.it
GPS coordinates: 40.53333,16.05000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
Basilicata in southern Italy contains cave settlements, medieval castles and nature parks. The region features Roman ruins, karst caves and abandoned villages. The area includes Pollino National Park with rare pine species and historic centers like Matera with its Sassi cave dwellings.
Lucanian Dolomites
1.6 km
Parco Regionale di Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane
5.5 km
Fittipaldi Castle
12.5 km
Planetary astronomical observatory of Anzi
10.8 km
Castello di Laurenzana
10.4 km
Croccia-Cognato
8.5 km
Monumento a Francesco Torraca
2 km
Santa Maria dell'Olmo
474 m
San Giacomo Maggiore
1.7 km
Roman bridge in Castelmezzano
428 m
San Cataldo
1.7 km
Convento di San Francesco
2.1 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria
545 m
Nepalese bridge of Castelmezzano
809 m
Annunziata church
6.1 km
Casino della Contessa
6.2 km
Madonna delle Grazie sanctuary
8.2 km
Pietrapertosa Castle
1.7 km
Santa Maria Assunta mother church
6 km
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
345 m
La quercia di Frà Egidio
7.2 km
Sequoia gigante
6.3 km
Roverella
8.6 km
Palazzo baronale
6.3 km
Pino domestico
6.3 km
Monumento ai Caduti
2 km
Fortified city of Croccia Cognato
8.5 km
Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie
12.5 kmReviews
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