The Hamlet of Rotondella and the Authenticity of Basilicata
Deep in the Italian peninsula in the Basilicata region lies the hilltop village of Rotondella. Named for its unique position …
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The Village of Tricarico: Delving Into the Heart of Basilicata
The southern region of Basilicata is full of mystery, of ancient traditions, and permeated by traces of those that have …
Skiing in Southern Italy, Sardinia, and Sicily
When you think of skiing in Italy, the most obvious places that come to mind are the Alps and even …
Craco: Basilicata’s Ghost Town Where Time Stands Still
In Italy, there are places where reality and imagination are lost in a vortex of unparalleled mysticism. This is the …
Via Crucis in Matera
The year 2019 was the year of Matera: the “European Capital of Culture” reserved for the elite. Among the numerous …
Exploring the Gallipoli Cognato Regional Park Near Matera
Southern Italy’s Basilicata region has been making quite a name for itself as of late. This recent claim to fame …
Venosa, Basilicata: A Village Suspended Between Past and Present
Immersed in the Mount Vulture area, the city of Venosa is located in one of the most luxurious places in …
What (Else) to See in Matera
In part I of our article on Matera we explored Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, or the rupestrian part of the ancient …
Matera: What to See in Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano
One of the most striking and now recognizable cities in the entire world, Matera is the mysterious “Città dei sassi” or …
Discovering Pollino National Park in Calabria
Italy’s largest national park that very few foreigners have even heard of spans across two southern regions- Calabria and Basilicata- …
