Basilicata is a region of stark landscapes; of rugged mountains and virgin forests, only occasionally interrupted by tiny villages and picturesque towns. Forming the instep of the boot that is Italy, the fertile land was a battleground for ancient empires for centuries but is now a charming coastal holiday destination.
The region's many historical attractions include one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world – Matera. Once deservedly a European Capital of Culture, the city is famous for its beautiful historical quarter and the series of prehistoric cave dwellings beneath it.
Basilicata : quelles sont les activités incontournables ?
La région montagneuse de la Basilicate regorge de châteaux médiévaux, d’édifices à l’architecture ancienne, de stations balnéaires et de charmants villages perchés. Sa riche histoire remonte à l’âge de la pierre, avec des traces d’architectures romane, byzantine, bénédictine, normande et souabe.
La Basilicate renferme par ailleurs nombre de réserves naturelles et de parcs nationaux, où vous pourrez pratiquer diverses activités de...
