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Spring is the best time to discover the beauty of Italy's Basilicata region. And seven different walking tours, suitable for all levels of physical fitness, will allow visitors to explore the territory known in ancient times as Lucania, accompanied by the guide 'Camminare in Basilicata' (Walking in Basilicata), which can be easily consulted by thos...

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Maratea sits high, overlooking the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea. It mixes nature's wonders with man's designs. This hill village, with its forests and sea views, offers peace in Italy's south. Stay long or stop by on a tour, Maratea's beauty, its beaches, marina, and the hilltop Christ statue, will stick with you. Maratea shines beyond its looks. They...

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A beautiful Italian town carved from a mountainside is so stunning to look at it's been immortalised as a backdrop for more than 20 films. The good looks of Matera, in the less well known Basilicata region of Italy, are thanks to its unusual limestone architecture and a natural gorge that surrounds the settlement. Now home to 60,000 people, Matera...

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La Dolce Vita Orient Express announced that it will soon be ready for guests to book tickets for what could arguably be called the most luxurious train journey in the world. In a press release shared with Travel + Leisure, the train operator shared it will open its virtual ticket window in April, with the train's specific run dates coming later thi...

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The most important monument to see in Maratea, the beautiful Basilicata village in the Potenza province, is the Statue of the Redeemer or Christ the Redeemer, a sculpture placed on the top of Mount San Biagio. It was made with a special mixture of cement mixed with flakes of Seravezza marble by Florentine artist Bruno Innocenti between 1963 and 196...

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Equestrian enthusiasts will love a vacation on horseback in Italy: seeing the Bel Paese from the saddle is truly a unique and unforgettable experience. From north to south and on its islands, Italy boasts innumerable areas for excursions on horesback, ideal for discovering beautiful and unique places. Nature lovers can explore natural parks, immers...

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From astronomy to art and scenery in ancient hamlets, from workshops to guided tours in parks and gardens among wild herbs and flowers, fairy tales and magic: Basilicata opens up to experiential tourism, allowing visitors to live out and share their passions. Off the usual tourist trail, the region offers visitors many original opportunities to red...

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Melfi, located at the heart of the Basilicata region in Southern Italy, is a town rich in history, culture, and tradition. Nestled in the Vulture territory of the province of Potenza, this medieval town has a prosperous and fascinating past, strictly connected to the Norman domination in the 11th century. Its strategic position at the foot of Mount...

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Wednesday February 21 2024 5 PM (Local time). Italian Cultural Institute in New York, 686 Park Avenue, New York, NY. BASILICATË: A research and documentation project on Lucanian culture in the world. The title “BASILICATE” indicates the plurality of forms taken on by Lucanian culture in the countries where the emigrants’ communities reside. The pro...

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I’ve often wondered what’s so special about walking for days in any weather when you can quickly zip from one place to the other by car or public transportation. So I gave it a try. While there’s no shortage of exciting paths to explore in Italy, I decided to walk the Via Peuceta, a relatively new trail that winds through Apulia and Basilicata. Thi...

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