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Things to do in Basilicata, Basilicata: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Basilicata, Italy including Sassi di Matera, Materasum Ipogeo, Acerenza Cathedral, Melfi Castle, Venosa, Concattedrale di San Nicola, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Quercia, Chiesa della Santissima Trinita, Centro Storico di Craco, Statua del Cristo Redentore di Maratea.
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1. Sassi di Matera
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5.0 based on 15,727 reviews
Matera, conosciuta come La città dei Sassi, si è sviluppata intorno al suo antico borgo. Nel 1993 è diventata Patrimonio Mondiale dell’UNESCO e sarà Capitale Europea della cultura 2019. Questi riconoscimenti hanno riscattato una città ritenuta vergogna nazionale. Grazie al volere di Togliatti e De Gasperi che hanno voluto lo sfollamento dei Sassi Matera conosciuta come La città dei Sassi si è sviluppata intorno al suo antico borgo. Nel 1993 è diventata Patrimonio Mondiale dell’UNESCO e sarà Capitale Europea della cultura 2019. Questi riconoscimenti hanno riscattato una città ritenuta vergogna nazionale. Grazie al volere di Togliatti e De Gasperi che hanno voluto lo sfollamento dei Sassi, Matera si è ripresa da questo periodo oscuro I Rioni del centro storico Il centro storico è suddiviso in quattro parti: Civita, Sasso Barisano, Sasso Caveoso e Il Piano. Le antiche civiltà che hanno popolato il lato della gravina dove attualmente sorge Matera, si sono insediate sulla Civita.
Reviewed By 422stefanam - Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sassi di Matera is a beautiful place, you have the impression you step in another world, an ancient one. Impressive churches, history all around, stunning views from each corner, splendid both by day but especially by night. Lots of restaurants to eat, lots of narrow streets where to get lost and enjoy the silence and the charm of the old city. You can admire it also from Gravina, if you pass on the other side of the canyon.
2. Materasum Ipogeo
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5.0 based on 323 reviews
Matera Sum ipogeo is a place where space and time stop to tell you the history. traditions and culture mix of one of the most ancient cities in the world. pure emotion from the depths of the earth
Reviewed By supergirlUk - New Malden, United Kingdom
Great visit with very helpful audio guide in Italian but written explanations in English, French and Japanese. Great historical visit explaining the way life used to be in Matera
3. Acerenza Cathedral
4. Melfi Castle
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4.5 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By 837aliciab - London, United Kingdom
For some reason Melfi doesn’t appear in many of the English language guide books and this is a serious oversight! Melfi was an incredibly important town in the medieval to early modern period- the first crusade was announced from the castle. The town is dotted with signs taking you through it’s history in bite sized chunks and the castle is the culmination of it all. The castle acts as the local archeological museum and contains a great deal of Roman and Greek artefacts - the highlight was a pair of the most incredible marble sarcophagi. One of these was on loan from Naples (associated with Matera 2019 Capital of Culture) but fortunately for future visitors it was the lesser of the two!
5. Venosa
6. Concattedrale di San Nicola
7. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Quercia
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Chiesa della Santissima Trinita
9. Centro Storico di Craco
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4.5 based on 627 reviews
Those looking for places to visit in Basilicata, find in Craco one of the most fascinating and suggestive destinations, a unique place that combines art, history, landscape but also drama. Natural set for Cinema, hub for Art, Culture, Research and Innovation, immersed in the badlands, in the heart of Basilicata!
Reviewed By Studiotimografia - Venice, Italy
This was one of the highlights of my trip. Having researched the ruins of Craco Vecchio, I knew that I needed to contact il Comune di Craco and purchase the Daily Craco card. The office opened at 10am and I paid 15€ for the full experience. It began with a brief tour of the old convent, where I was the only person visiting so Saverio ended up giving me a private tour which was incredibly informative. After that, I went to the meeting point where I found about 7 other couples just waiting. Before we set off, we were all given hard hats and began the tour. Having paid attention to Saverio's private tour, I was already in possession of the history of Craco Vecchio which allowed me to spend most of my time taking photos. The overall tour took about an hour and there were even donkeys which were remarkably friendly. (Being a city dweller, I still find the idea of random farm animals something of a novelty.) It was a wonderful way to spend the morning, only a short drive from Matera.
10. Statua del Cristo Redentore di Maratea
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4.5 based on 2,487 reviews
Reviewed By Oldjack - Greater Melbourne, Australia
Maratea is a quaint hill-side village about 2.5 hours south of Naples and sits in spectacular mountains by the sea. Built in 1965 the statue (made of white granite) of Jesus Christ sits on top of one of the highest cliffs or mountains overlooking the sea on what is called St Bagio. The statue is the third tallest in Europe at 21.20 meters and from finger tip to finger tip is 19 meters.Both Maratea and the statue are worthy of a visit.You can walk from the town but the best way is to catch a taxi and have him wait as it was not costly.
