Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Atella

Atella is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 2,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 museums. The must-see places are Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (1 km), Torre Degli Embrici (4 km) and Abbazia di San Michele (9 km).

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Atella at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 2,896
Coordinates
40.8785° N, 15.6523° E
Places within 50 km
36 (36 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 museums

Top places to visit near Atella

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Forts & heritage near Atella

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Atella. The closest is Torre Degli Embrici (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Atella

32 churches within 100 km of Atella. The closest is Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Atella

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Atella. The closest is Monte Carmine (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Atella

9 museums within 100 km of Atella. The closest is Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Atella

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Atella. The closest is Lago di Conza (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Atella

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Atella. The closest is Parco Regionale Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane (74 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Atella

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Atella
  2. 1 km Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives · church, Potenza
  3. 13 km Castel Lagopesole · heritage site, Potenza
  4. 12 km Torre Degli Embrici · heritage site, Potenza
  5. 13 km Concattedrale di Rapolla · church, Potenza
  6. 9 km Abbazia di San Michele · church, Potenza
  7. 9 km Back to Atella

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How to reach Atella

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Atella by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1763Torre Degli Embrici (4 km)
    Churches1132Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints316Monte Carmine (19 km)
    Museums29Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lago di Conza (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Parco Regionale Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane (74 km)
    Caves02Grotte di Castelcivita (71 km)
    Beaches & coast02Torre Angellara (94 km)
    Other attractions11Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (45 km)

    Atella: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Atella?

    Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (church, about 1 km), Torre Degli Embrici (heritage site, about 4 km), Abbazia di San Michele (church, about 9 km), Castel Lagopesole (heritage site, about 13 km), Concattedrale di Rapolla (church, about 14 km), Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 16 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Atella?

    Torre Degli Embrici, about 4 km by road; Castel Lagopesole (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Atella?

    Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives, about 1 km by road; Abbazia di San Michele (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Atella?

    Monte Carmine, about 19 km by road; Monti Li Foj (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Atella?

    Start in Atella, visit Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives, then Castel Lagopesole, then Torre Degli Embrici, then Concattedrale di Rapolla, then Abbazia di San Michele, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Atella?

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

    Towns near Atella

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