Village of Basilicata

Basilicata

naturally different

In Lucania, travel has the flavor of land and sea, the colors of the woods and ravines, the scent of antiquity, the sound of pastures, and the appearance of unique, authentic villages. Experience it.

We walk along paths, sheep tracks, alleys, and farmhouses. We're where kites fly and black storks nest. We smell the earth, sea, and sky.

We eat like our grandparents and fathers. We tell ancient stories and nourish ourselves with music and sounds.

Our journey isgoBasilicata travel Experience.

Moliterno

10 things to see and do in Moliterno, the city of Canestrato.

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Panorama of Moliterno - Photo by Aaron Peterson/goBasilicata

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BasilicataLucanian villages and citiesWhat to seeMatera

30 Things to Do and See in Matera, City of the Stones

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Matera ©goBasilicata

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What to seeSant'Angelo Le Fratte

Murals of Sant'Angelo le Fratte

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Rue dei Fiori - The Murals of Sant'Angelo le Fratte

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The villages and attractions
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Sassi of Matera

Matera

Potenza: Mario Pagano Square

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Panorama of Satriano di Lucania - ©Photo Masilimo Proximity to goBasilicata

Satriano of Lucania

Bronze statues of Sant'Angelo le Fratte

Sant'Angelo Le Fratte

Panorama of Moliterno - Photo by Aaron Peterson/goBasilicata

Moliterno

Basilicata

Eats

Cialedda, a typical dish from Matera and Puglia - Photo Panecotto.it

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Food and wineMatera

What to eat in Matera: typical dishes from the region

Typical dishes of Matera cuisine draw inspiration from produce such as vegetables, greens, and legumes. It was the farmers who, thanks to their harvests,…

GoBasilicata Editorial Team
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Glamour Pizza by Antonello Scatorchia

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The 5 most recommended pizzerias in Rionero in Vulture

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Pizzerias Bernalda - Photo U

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The 5 most recommended pizzerias in Bernalda

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Pizza from Pizzeria Queen in Lavello

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The 5 Most recommended pizzerias in Lavello

7 min read

Castelmezzano, Lucanian Dolomites in Basilicata - Photo by Luca Pix

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CastelmezzanoWhat to do

Castelmezzano: A 2-Hour Private Tour of the Village in the Lucanian Dolomites

Discover Castelmezzano, one of the most beautiful villages in italy, with a 2-hour Private tour. Explore the historic center, visit…

GoBasilicata Editorial Team
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Sassi of Matera

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Private tour of the Sassi of Matera: discover the wonders with a local guide.

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Beaches of Maratea - Photo by Massimo Vicinanza

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Maratea's best beaches with a downloadable guide

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Ponte alla Luna, the smallest bridge

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"Ponte alla Luna" in Sasso di Castalda: tickets and reservations

4 min read

Basilicata

Sleep

Planet Maratea

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Where to sleepMaratea

Grand Hotel Pianeta Maratea Resort

Located halfway between the historic center and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Grand Hotel Pianeta Maratea offers…

GoBasilicata Editorial Team
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Planet Maratea

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Where to sleepMaratea

Grand Hotel Pianeta Maratea Resort

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Where to sleep

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Where to sleepMatera

The 5 best Bs

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Where to sleepPowerSatriano of Lucania

The 5 best Bs

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Editor's choice

Rural basilicata @Photo Aaron Peterson/goBasilicata

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BasilicataExplore Basilicata

Basilicata Beyond the tourist trails: a local guide to authentic experiences

GoBasilicata Editorial Team
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If you're looking for an authentic Italian experience, far from the typical tourist itineraries, then Basilicata is the place to be.


Where to buy bus tickets in Matera

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Travel TipsMatera

Where to buy bus tickets in Matera

Raffaele Lopardo
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Matera isn't a very large city, but it's well-served by taxis and chauffeur-driven cars. Below are some useful addresses, including…


Basilicata Coast to Coast Film Route - goBasilicata Coast to Coast

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What to doTravel ideas

Basilicata coast to coast, trekking itinerary

Anna Bruno
4 min read

Basilicata Coast to Coast is a film that has become a popular itinerary through the villages and sheep tracks of southern Basilicata. Thanks to the film's success...


Photo from Mel Gibson's film "The Passion" shot in Matera

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Travel ideasMatera

Films shot in Matera

GoBasilicata Editorial Team
4 min read

Matera owes part of its fame to cinema, which has chosen it as a natural setting for telling biblical stories or, more recently, making it an exceptional location for…


Matera ©Photo Anna Bruno/goBasilicata.it

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Travel TipsMatera

Where to park in Matera

Raffaele Lopardo
1 min read

In Matera, there are several parking lots near the Sassi and the historic center. There are both free and paid parking lots, including…

Basilicata

The Best

Basilicata Coast to Coast Film Route - goBasilicata Coast to Coast

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What to doTravel ideas

Basilicata coast to coast, trekking itinerary

Anna Bruno

4 min read

Basilicata Coast to Coast is a film that has become a popular itinerary through the villages and sheep tracks of southern Basilicata. Thanks to the film's success...


Pizzerias Bernalda - Photo U

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BernaldaBest restaurants and pizzerias

The 5 most recommended pizzerias in Bernalda

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Pizza divided into several parts - Photo U

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Best restaurants and pizzeriasPisticci

The 5 Most recommended pizzerias in Pisticci

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Rue dei Fiori - The Murals of Sant'Angelo le Fratte

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What to seeSant'Angelo Le Fratte

Murals of Sant'Angelo le Fratte

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Stories

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Travel TipsMatera

How to get to Matera and how to get around the "City of Stones"

To reach Matera, you can use the nearby bari airport, Located about 70 km Away…

GoBasilicata Editorial Team
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Matera ©Photo Anna Bruno/goBasilicata.it

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Travel TipsMatera

Where to park in Matera

In Matera, there are several parking lots near the Sassi and the historic center. There…

Raffaele Lopardo
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Camper stop area in Matera

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Travel TipsMatera

Camper parking areas in Matera

Matera is a city with several campervan parking areas. The areas…

Raffaele Lopardo
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Where to buy bus tickets in Matera

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Travel TipsMatera

Where to buy bus tickets in Matera

Matera is not a very large city but it is well served by taxis and cars…

Raffaele Lopardo
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