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Matera · Basilicata
Things to see in Craco
In Craco the atlas lists 2 historic places: 1 abbey or monastery and 1 fortress or tower.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
Don’t miss: Torre normanna (1040), tower in Craco, Italy.
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The town
Craco is a town in the province of Matera, Italy. It was abandoned towards the end of the 20th century due to natural disasters. The abandonment has made Craco a tourist attraction and a popular filming location.
Craco as a town dates to at least 1060, when the land was the possession of Archbishop Arnaldo, Bishop of Tricarico. A prior Greek settlement existed around 540 AD under the name “Montedoro”.
At its peak in 1561, the population of Craco's Old Town was close to 2600 people; in 2008, it was less than 800. The period from 1892-1922 was one of high emigration due to poor agricultural conditions.
There have been several earthquakes and a series of landslides between 1959 and 1972.
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2 places
Abbeys and monasteries 1
Fortresses and towers 1
What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Castello tower
Observant Friars Minor, 17th-century church dedicated to St. Peter.
Santa Maria della Stella, church with a statue of the Virgin Mother Mary and Child said to have been discovered by a shepherd.
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