Basilicata. Two seas, the Tyrrhenian and Ionian. Its lakes and its mineral waters. Its 'zafaran', peppers hung to dry 'in serte', and the wine, L’Aglianico. The bread of Matera and the 'luganeg...hover to read more
Crystal-clear sea and kilometres of white sand characterize Pisticci, which lies on the Ionian Sea, and Maratea, the Tyrrhenian Sea's pearl. Potenza, capital of the region, encompasses the National A...hover to read more
Basilicata's territory stretches out between the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian sea. The region is an archaeological reserve of immense historical interest including treasures such as the Stones of Matera,...hover to read more
From being the land of exile and of robbers to become the perfect set for films. And its double name, Basilicata and Lucania, indicates an ancient vocation, intertwined with the history of its places....hover to read more
Many exceptional minds have contributed to the region's cultural background.
Pythagoras lived and died in Metaponto. Horace, born in Lucania, was one of the greatest poets in ancient Roman times. Las...hover to read more
Matera is one of the most fascinating places in the world. The Sassi, a World Heritage Site, tells the thousand-year old history of mankind. For centuries, these dwellings were carved out of stone. T...hover to read more
Basilicata: a region where history is counted in thousands of years. Its mountains, which gradually descend to the sea, house treasures left by the ancient Greeks. A pristine landscape, where old haml...hover to read more
Ancient writers as well as modern film-directors have always described Basilicata as a charming and fascinating land. For example the Pollino Park is the largest natural protected area in Italy where...hover to read more
The Basilicata offers typical products that include all of the flavours of the land. Cruschi Peppers, dried and fried, are crunchy and are perfect to toss with pasta. Matera bread is a testimony of a...hover to read more
Basilicata is a region with widely varying landscapes, characterized by the many springs which originate in the mountains and flow into the area’s numerous lakes. The water from this region is ...hover to read more
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