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Notes on Basilicata

Basilicata is a quiet and somewhat remote region rarely found on touristic itineraries. Yet there is a rough beauty to the predominantly barren landscapes, and there is a sense of isolation and time standing still in many of the villages and towns in the region.

Until fairly recently, Basilicata was a desolate, neglected and poor region far away from the modern world.
At that time the coast along the Ionian Sea was a malaria ridden swamp, the summer sun was relentless, the inland mountains were rocky or barren and subject to frequent landslides and erosions. And the deep forests bordering Calabria were dark and impenetrable. In these areas farmers had to struggle to survive, and in the period around the unification of Italy their poverty gave rise to the phenomenon of brigandage, where local people stood up against the nobility and the Italian state.

The sense of isolation and injustice is still deeply ingrained in the people from Basilicata, who can talk for hours about their misfortunes. Still, there is a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes visitors feel welcome, and this – along with the fascinating landscapes, beautiful national parks and outstanding towns and villages like the Unesco World Heritage site Matera – makes Basilicata a wonderful attraction.

We hope our notes on Basilicata can give you inspiration on what to explore.

Discover the area around Matera
cave churches near MateraItalian Notes
October 13, 2019/by Mette

Don’t miss the cave churches near Matera

A lot of tourists (like me) don’t realise that the cave churches near Matera form part of Basilicata’s three-in -one UNESCO World Heritage package.
Lago di Pietra del Pertusillo Lakes of Lucania - Italian Notes
February 25, 2018/by Mette

The Lakes of Lucania

Tricarico in Basilicata - Italian Notes
June 11, 2017/by Mette

Tricarico right in the centre of Basilicata

Pisticci Basilicata
March 20, 2016/by Mette

Living on the Edge in Pisticci

Craco A ghost town in Italy
August 31, 2014/by Mette

Craco: A ghost town in Italy

Other places to visit in Basilicata
Pietrapertosa
November 27, 2016/by Mette

Pietrapertosa and the flight of the angel

Image of Fettuccine with peppers from Senise
February 24, 2016/by Mette

Fettuccine with peppers from Senise and a crunchy topping

Five things to do in Potenza
September 27, 2015/by Mette

Five things to do in Potenza

Where to eat in Potenza Antica Osteria Marconi
August 13, 2015/by Mette

Where to eat in Potenza: Antica Osteria Marconi

Lauria in Basilicata
March 15, 2015/by Mette

Lauria in Basilicata

Typical dishes from Basilicata
Stuffed chicken from Basilicata - Italian NotesItalian Notes
December 9, 2017/by Mette

Stuffed chicken from Basilicata

Photo of Lamb alla Lucana
June 14, 2017/by Mette

Lamb alla Lucana

Trofie pasta with dried peppers
March 22, 2017/by Mette

Trofie pasta with dried peppers

Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
February 10, 2016/by Mette

Chicken with Lemon and Garlic

January 8, 2013/by Mette

Potenza chicken

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