Basilicata places to visit and attractions

Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Basilicata region. See also our Basilicata travel guide.

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Grumento Nova

The principal sites of interest in Grumento Nova are the Archaeological Park and Museum of Grumentum and the castle of the Sanseverino
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Matera

Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its fascinating troglodyte centre in the Sassi-di-Matera area.
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Melfi

The imposing castle and museum, the cathedral and churches, and the palaces, are among the places of interest in Melfi
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Metaponto

In Metaponto Archaeological Park and museum you can see Greek temples and artefacts from the 6th century BC
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Pietrapertosa

Pietrapertosa in the Lucanian Dolomites is a "most beautiful village of Italy".
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Rivello

Rivello is a charming medieval village with a good number of notable monuments
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Tricarico

Largely unknown to tourism, Tricarico contains a good number of fascinating palazzos and churches
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Vaglio Basilicata

The medieval centre of Vaglio Basilicata is best known for its interesting churches and picturesque paved centre
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