Inside Basilicata

Discover Basilicata

The region of Basilicata is divided into the provinces of Matera and Potenza and includes the resort of Maratea. Get to know the region better.

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Brief History of Basilicata
Let's not forget the Bourbons nor Katherine Hooker who complained about a lack of hot water in 1900.

Lucania
There are many theories as to how and when Lucania became the name of choice

Province of POTENZA

Religious tourism
Discover the region through the faith of the people who have lived there.

Surviving Potenza
Potenza is one of those places which is still standing despite man and nature's best attempts.

History of Maratea
The secrets behind this ancient passage way in southern Italy.

Roman Venosa
The Hebrew catacombs are a surprising find in Venosa, this important old Roman outpost.

San Severino Lucano
Lost history and ancient tracks in the heart of the Pollino National Park.

More to Melfi
Was Eddy Lear afraid of the dark? Or just sleeping alone? Two telling events.

Province of MATERA

Metaponto
A place of immense archaeological interest for the world. It was here Pythagoras concocted his Pi.

Madonna della Bruna
Two festivals celebrating different moments of the life of the region.

San Mauro Forte
Inhabited since the first tribes established themselves in Italy.

Matera and the Sassi
Matera and her Sassi are set to become an important visitor destination in the very near future

Trees and Paganism
Accettura is where Italy's most pagan of pagan festivals takes place. Do bear in mind it's all about fertility.