Basilicata Hotels

About Basilicata

This ancient city is a UNESCO listed world heritage site, a deep, sun-drenched valley filled with Sassi; cave houses and churches carved out of rock. Aside from these unique dwellings, the main square is entrenched with 16th and 17th century palaces and a Benedictine Rock Church, whilst the medieval Basilica cathedral lies perched at the highest point looming over the city, bursting with invaluable Baroque art. Discover this most dramatic backdrop for your holiday, with scenes of cinematic beauty that inspired film directors such as Mel Gibson.

The Sights

Explore Matera's Medieval Caves Chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso - Matera's 17th Century Church Museo Nazionale del Melfese - regional artifacts dating back to the 8th century housed in the Melfi Castle Museo Archeologico Provinciale Potenza - houses over 2000 years of Basilicata's history, symbols of trials and tribulations of this ancient land