A journey through Basilicata and Puglia that reveals a land of ancient history, striking landscapes, and enduring traditions. From the urban profile of Potenza, the route continues to Venosa, birthplace of the poet Horace, and Melfi, with its Norman heritage, before reaching the evocative Lakes of Monticchio, nestled within the crater of an extinct volcano.<\/p>\n
The itinerary crosses the Lucanian Dolomites, with their distinctive rock formations and villages such as Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano, before arriving in Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Sassi tell a unique story carved into stone.<\/p>\n
Nearby, traces of Magna Graecia emerge in Metaponto, alongside the historic towns of Montescaglioso and Miglionico, and the suspended silence of Craco, the abandoned town. The journey continues through Tursi and Tricarico, where deep-rooted traditions and layered cultural influences are still tangible, before reaching Bari, with its atmospheric old town.<\/p>\n
An itinerary that blends landscapes, archaeology, and authenticity, offering a profound immersion into one of Italy\u2019s most fascinating and lesser-known regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A journey through Basilicata and Puglia that reveals a land of ancient history, striking landscapes, and enduring traditions. From the urban profile of Potenza, the route continues to Venosa, birthplace of the poet Horace, and Melfi, with its Norman heritage, before reaching the evocative Lakes of Monticchio, nestled within the crater of an extinct volcano…. <\/p>\n