📍 Matera (0 km)

🏛 What to see: The Sassi (UNESCO site), rock churches, Casa Noha, Palazzo Lanfranchi, Museo Ridola.

📍 Aliano (90 km)

🏛 What to see: Carlo Levi Literary Park, the stunning “calanchi” (badlands), and the historic center.

📖 Must-read: Christ Stopped at Eboli by Carlo Levi.

(This memoir by Carlo Levi, a writer, doctor, and painter from Turin, recounts his exile in Aliano, a remote village in Basilicata, where he was sent by the Fascist regime in 1935 due to his anti-fascist activities.

📍 San Paolo Albanese (95 km)

🏛 What to see: Arbëreshë Cultural Museum, San Rocco Church, and views of Pollino.

📍 Pisticci (50 km)

🏛 What to see: The whitewashed Rione Dirupo, Sant’Antonio convent, and sand dunes on the coast.

Fun fact: Home of the famous Amaro Lucano liquor!

📍 Craco (60 km)

🏛 What to see: The hauntingly beautiful ghost town of Craco.

📍 Policoro (70 km)

🏖 Why visit: Beautiful beaches and crystal-clear water. Fun fact: This is Danilo’s hometown!

📍 Castelmezzano & Pietrapertosa (120 km)

🏛 What to see: Two breathtaking villages in the Dolomiti Lucane, connected by a zipline.

🎢 Thrill experience: Volo dell’Angelo – an epic zipline ride between the two towns.

📍 Monticchio (150 km)

🏛 What to see: The Monticchio Lakes, San Michele Abbey, and the lush Vulture forests.

📍 Rionero in Vulture (160 km)

🍷 Wine experience: Aglianico del Vulture winery tours.

📍 Maratea (200 km)

🏛 What to see: The giant Christ the Redeemer statue, hidden beaches, and breathtaking coastline.

📍 Monte Pollino (100-150 km, depending on starting point)

🏔 Outdoor activities: Guided hiking tours (contact us for details!).

🌉 Thrill experience: The Tibetan Bridge of Castelsaraceno, the longest in the world!

🍽️ PRENOTA IN ANTICIPO

📍 I miei ristoranti preferiti

🍷 Osteria Pico – Un’osteria autentica nei Sassi, con cucina tradizionale lucana e ottimi vini locali. Perfetta per chi vuole assaporare i sapori genuini della regione.

🍝 Soul Kitchen – Atmosfera accogliente e piatti creativi ispirati alla tradizione lucana con un tocco moderno. Perfetto per chi ama una cucina raffinata ma autentica.

🥩 Abbondanza Lucana – Un ristorante elegante con una selezione incredibile di prodotti tipici e vini del Vulture. Ideale per un’esperienza gastronomica di alto livello.

🍦 Gelato preferito?

I Vizi degli Angeli – La migliore gelateria artigianale della città! Gusti unici e ingredienti di qualità, perfetto per una pausa dolce tra una passeggiata e l’altra nei Sassi.

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📍 Where to eat in Matera?

🍷 Osteria Pico – A traditional eatery in the Sassi, serving authentic Lucanian cuisine and excellent local wines. A must for those who love genuine flavors.

🍝 Soul Kitchen – Cozy atmosphere with creative dishes inspired by Lucanian tradition, but with a modern twist. Great for a refined yet authentic dining experience.

🥩 Abbondanza Lucana – A stylish restaurant with an incredible selection of local products and wines from the Vulture area. Perfect for a high-level gastronomic experience.

🍦 Favorite gelato spot?

I Vizi degli Angeli – The best artisan gelato in town! Unique flavors and high-quality ingredients, perfect for a sweet break while strolling through the Sassi.