Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Aieta

Aieta is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 27 caves and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Blanda (6 km), Romito Cave (12 km) and Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni (13 km).

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Aieta, Basilicata
Aieta, Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aieta at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 711
Coordinates
39.9278° N, 15.8235° E
Places within 50 km
147 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Aieta

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Forts & heritage near Aieta

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aieta. The closest is Blanda (5 km); the best-known is Blanda (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aieta

44 churches within 100 km of Aieta. The closest is Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (6 km); the best-known is Basilica di San Biagio (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Aieta

27 caves within 100 km of Aieta. The closest is Grotta Delle Sardine (9 km); the best-known is Romito Cave (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aieta

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aieta. The closest is Serra di Castrocucco (8 km); the best-known is Monte Zaccana (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Aieta

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aieta. The closest is Spiaggia D'a Gnola (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aieta

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aieta. The closest is Riserva Naturale Valle del Fiume Argentino (23 km); the best-known is Pollino National Park (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aieta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aieta
  2. 13 km Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni · heritage site, Potenza
  3. 3 km Statua del Cristo Redentore · heritage site, Potenza
  4. 1 km Basilica di San Biagio · church, Potenza
  5. 9 km Blanda · heritage site, Potenza
  6. 16 km Romito Cave · cave, Potenza
  7. 12 km Back to Aieta

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    Within 15 km of Aieta

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aieta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2746Blanda (5 km)
    Churches3044Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (6 km)
    Caves2727Grotta Delle Sardine (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1825Serra di Castrocucco (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1115Spiaggia D'a Gnola (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Riserva Naturale Valle del Fiume Argentino (23 km)
    Museums59Museo di Blanda (3 km)
    Other attractions88Palazzo Rinscimentale Martirano-Spinelli (1 km)
    Waterfalls66Cascata Ficara (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Isola di Dino (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lago della Rotonda (19 km)
    Parks11Villa Comunale Unità d'Italia (44 km)

    Aieta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aieta?

    Blanda (heritage site, about 6 km), Romito Cave (cave, about 12 km), Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni (heritage site, about 13 km), Basilica di San Biagio (church, about 14 km), Statua del Cristo Redentore (heritage site, about 14 km), Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (museum, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aieta?

    147 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 27 caves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aieta?

    Blanda, about 5 km by road; Blanda (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aieta?

    Chiesa del Sacro Cuore, about 6 km by road; Cappella di San Gerardo (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Aieta?

    Grotta Delle Sardine, about 9 km by road; Fiume Subacqueo della Grotta Gargiulo (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aieta?

    Start in Aieta, visit Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni, then Statua del Cristo Redentore, then Basilica di San Biagio, then Blanda, then Romito Cave, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aieta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Aieta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aieta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aieta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.