Places to visit near

Balvano

Balvano is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy of about 1,306 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit: 12 forts & heritage, 9 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castello di Muro Lucano, Torre di Satriano and Sito Archeologico "Torre di Satriano".

40.6495° N, 15.5135° EPop. 1,306

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km33
Must-see160
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Balvano

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

101 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Balvano
  2. Castello di Muro Lucanoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Basilica Pontificia di Santa Maria del Carminechurch · 30 min
  4. Monti Li Fojviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Torre di Satrianoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castello Caraccioloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Balvano
Today’s loopBalvanoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balvano?

Castello di Muro Lucano (heritage site, about 15 km), Torre di Satriano (heritage site, about 17 km), Sito Archeologico "Torre di Satriano" (heritage site, about 17 km), Monti Li Foj (viewpoint, about 19 km), Basilica Pontificia di Santa Maria del Carmine (church, about 24 km), Castello Caracciolo (heritage site, about 26 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest fort to Balvano?

Castello di Muro Lucano, about 15 km by road; Torre di Satriano (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Balvano?

Basilica Pontificia di Santa Maria del Carmine, about 24 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Lucia (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balvano?

Start in Balvano, visit Castello di Muro Lucano, then Basilica Pontificia di Santa Maria del Carmine, then Monti Li Foj, then Torre di Satriano, then Castello Caracciolo, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.