Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Barile

Barile is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 2,665 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 museums. The must-see places are Concattedrale di Rapolla (5 km), Abbazia di San Michele (6 km) and Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (8 km).

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

Barile at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 2,665
Coordinates
40.9433° N, 15.6717° E
Places within 50 km
85 (33 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 Barile

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Forts & heritage near Barile

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barile. The closest is Castello Angioino (1 km); the best-known is Castello di Melfi (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Barile

41 churches within 100 km of Barile. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (1 km); the best-known is Concattedrale di Rapolla (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barile

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barile. The closest is Monte Vulture (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Barile

11 museums within 100 km of Barile. The closest is Museo di Storia Naturale del Vulture (6 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barile

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barile. The closest is Parco Naturale Regionale del Vulture (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barile

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barile. The closest is Lago Piccolo (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Barile

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barile
  2. 5 km Concattedrale di Rapolla · church, Potenza
  3. 3 km Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta · church, Potenza
  4. 1 km Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese · museum, Potenza
  5. 1 km Castello di Melfi · heritage site, Potenza
  6. 10 km Abbazia di San Michele · church, Potenza
  7. 6 km Back to Barile

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barile by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2869Castello Angioino (1 km)
    Churches2541Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Monte Vulture (4 km)
    Museums511Museo di Storia Naturale del Vulture (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Parco Naturale Regionale del Vulture (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lago Piccolo (6 km)
    Caves14Grotte di Crocco (6 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascata (12 km)
    Other attractions33Torre dell'Orologio (3 km)
    Beaches & coast03Gulf of Manfredonia (96 km)

    Barile: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barile?

    Concattedrale di Rapolla (church, about 5 km), Abbazia di San Michele (church, about 6 km), Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 8 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (museum, about 8 km), Castello di Melfi (heritage site, about 8 km), Parrocchia Sacro Cuore (church, about 8 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barile?

    Castello Angioino, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Frusci (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barile?

    Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie, about 1 km by road; Spirito Santo (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barile?

    Monte Vulture, about 4 km by road; Monte San Michele (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barile?

    Start in Barile, visit Concattedrale di Rapolla, then Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, then Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese, then Castello di Melfi, then Abbazia di San Michele, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barile?

    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 Barile

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