Situated in southern Italy, Basilicata is a region that reveals a captivating combination of ancient history, awe-inspiring landscapes, and an untouched allure that enchants every traveler. With its striking mountain ranges like the Lucanian Apennines and the enchanting ambiance of the historic city of Matera, Basilicata provides a truly immersive and memorable journey for those in search of an off-the-beaten-path Italian adventure.  

Today, its star attraction is undoubtedly Matera with its famous Sassi, former ancient cave dwellings. Matera is surprisingly one of Italy’s most chic seaside resorts and Potenza, its capital, is a major transport hub connecting neighboring regions by rail and road. 

The Basilicata region boasts two coastlines, mountain ranges, dark forested valleys and villages melded to rugged rock faces. Its location is remote yet strategic, linking ancient Rome to the eastern Byzantine empire. Over time it has been successively invaded, pillaged, plundered, abandoned and neglected. Today, its star attraction is undoubtedly Matera with its famous Sassi, former ancient cave dwellings. Matera is surprisingly one of Italy’s most chic seaside resorts and Potenza, its capital, is a major transport hub connecting neighbouring regions by rail and road.