Potenza

The main square of Potenza

Potenza is a city and a province in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. It overlooks valley of the Basento river in the Apennine Mountains of Lucania, east of Salerno. The city contains many interesting sights: the cathedral of San Gerardo, renovated in the 18th century, the church of San Francesco, founded in 1274, which houses the De Grasis sepulcher and a Madonna in Byzantine style (13th century), the Torre Guevara and the Palazzo Goffredo.

Basilicata Highlights

Off the beaten track

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Christmas

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Christmas

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Village

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What you can't miss in Basilicata

Where is Potenza

Top Experiences in Basilicata

Tours

“Untouched Italy”: Basilicata & Puglia Small Group Tour

Basilicata, Puglia, Bari Province, Lecce, Lecce Province, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Matera, Matera Province, Castelmezzano, Altamura

Walking Tours, Tour Operator, Tours

Hedonistic Hiking - Fully-inclusive guided gourmet walking holidays across Italy

Tuscany, Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, Sardinia

Luxury Language Tour

Immersive Italian Experience - ALL-INCLUSIVE Package - May, June, September and October 2024

Naples, Ischia, Sicily, Salento, Basilicata, Matera, Otranto, Siracusa, Ragusa, Campania, Puglia

Properties for sale in Basilicata

Apartment in Venosa

90000

Semi-detached in Venosa

230000

Recipes From Basilicata

Recipes

Ferricelli al Rafano: Pasta with Horseradish Tomato Sauce

Traditionally, this dish is served with pasta called “ferricelli,” named after the iron rod the dough was rolled around. It’s a lovely toothsome pasta, but of course, the recipe is fabulous with any shape, size, or type of pasta!

What others are saying about Basilicata

@Beanie36tiger asks:

Hi, we have just had the internet connected at our house in Italy and intend to buy a smart tv, how do you watch english tv in Italy? Do I need a Vpn, if so does anyone know of a good one to download.

Thanks

Maria

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@Giupg asks:

Hi, is it possible to have an australian nursing degree recognised in Italy?

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@Simrose asks:

Hi all, we've been in Italy for some time and realise that because all our income is in the UK, we haven't done an Italian Tax Return.

Does anyone know of a good commercialista in Puglia or Basilicata that can help us - it would help if they spoke some english.

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