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Basilicata may not be as popular as other Italian regions such as Tuscany, Umbria or Lombardy but it's actually a lovely place with a lot to offer.
Rocks. That’s the first thing that comes to people’s minds when the Italian region of Basilicata is mentioned. Yes, rocks. Basilicata may not be as popular as other Italian regions such as Tuscany, Umbria or Lombardy but it’s actually a lovely place with a lot to offer, and what rocks they do have, are really remarkably pretty. If you ever find yourself planning an off-the-beaten-path holiday in Italy, then here are the ten things you need to know about Basilicata!
Sassi di Matera and its prehistoric caves
Melfi’s castle
Pollino National Park
Basilicata has GREAT wine
Carmine Crocco, the folk hero
Summer fun in Metaponto and Policoro
Lagonegro and the Mona Lisa
Craco, the Ghost Town
Chiaromonte’s ancient history
Grotta dell’Angelo’s cave adventures
Via Mariano Pallottini
