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Potenza · Basilicata
Things to see in Potenza
In Potenza the atlas lists 33 historic places: 18 historic villas and palaces, 7 museums, 4 fortresses and towers, 2 archaeological sites, 1 abbey or monastery and 1 historic theatre.
Of these, 1 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: Museo archeologico nazionale della Basilicata, archaeological museum in Italy.
- 33historic places
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The town
Potenza is the capital city of Basilicata, sometimes called Lucania.
Having a somewhat rebellious history through the ages, Potenza was once reduced by ancient Rome to a military colony. From pillages in the Middle Ages to a number of earthquakes wreaking havoc, Potenza has emerged to the provincial capital and important railway corridor it is today.
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33 places
Villas and palaces 18
Museums 7
- Free 1st Sunday
Fortresses and towers 4
Archaeological sites 2
Abbeys and monasteries 1
Historic theatres 1
Getting there
Potenza is served by Potenza Centrale Railway station (formerly Potenza Inferiore), with intercity service from Rome, Naples, Salerno, and Bari. There is also regional train service to nearby towns.
Bus service is available from Rome Tiburtina bus station daily.
Potenza Centrale railway station (Stazione di Potenza Centrale).
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Stadio Alfredo Viviani - The soccer stadium; the local club plays in the Italian 3rd division ("Serie C").
Old town - The old town is located at the top of the town and features one main street Via Pretoria for a "passeggiata" at any time in the weekends, and in the evenings in weekdays. Try to walk in the quiet alleys around the main street, to discover the 1 Cattedrale di San Gerardo, reconstructed in the 18th century from its original 12th-13th century origin, the 2 Convento di San Michele, of medieval making from the 12th century with a Byzantine Madonna and De Grasis sepulchre. Another notable landmark is 3 Torre Guevara.
Musmeci Bridge. Otherworldly bridge spectacle where the underpinnings you can appreciate from the passegiata del Basento (path) resemble something like moose antlers.
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