Visit Basilicata
Basilicata is situated at the south of Italy, with the Ionian Sea to the south-east and the Calabria region to the south-west.
The region is home to the fascinating city and cave dwellings of Matera and the Greek ruins at Metaponto.
Inland and north-east of these places are the castles at Melfi and Lagopesole and some impressive Roman ruins at Venosa.
In the centre of the Basilicata region is the lovely port village at Maratea.
Most Beautiful Villages - Basilicata
The following Italian towns and villages in Basilicata are listed among the 'most beautiful villages in Italy'
- Acerenza
- Castelmezzano
- Guardia Perticara
- Pietrapertosa
- Venosa
Orange Flag Tourism towns in Basilicata
The following Italian towns and villages in Basilicata are listed among the 'Orange flag towns in Italy'(a national tourist award)
- Valsinni