Matera district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Bernalda

Bernalda is a town in Matera district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 10,763 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 11 museums and 12 caves. The must-see places are Castello di San Basilio (13 km), Santuario di Hera (Tavole Palatine) (14 km) and Tempio di Hera (15 km).

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Bernalda, Basilicata
Bernalda, Matera district, Basilicata, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bernalda at a glance

Location
Matera district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 10,763
Coordinates
40.4126° N, 16.6892° E
Places within 50 km
123 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bernalda

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Forts & heritage near Bernalda

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bernalda. The closest is Castello (1 km); the best-known is Castello di San Basilio (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bernalda

49 churches within 100 km of Bernalda. The closest is Chiesa di Maria Santa Madre della Chiesa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bernalda

17 museums within 100 km of Bernalda. The closest is Santuario di Hera (Tavole Palatine) (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bernalda

15 caves within 100 km of Bernalda. The closest is Chiesa Rupestre di Santa Sofia (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bernalda

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bernalda. The closest is SIC Costa Ionica Foce Bradano (17 km); the best-known is Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bernalda

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bernalda. The closest is Gravina di Laterza (31 km); the best-known is Belvedere di Murgia Timone (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bernalda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bernalda
  2. 13 km Castello di San Basilio · heritage site, Matera
  3. 15 km Tempio di Hera · heritage site, Matera
  4. 1 km Parco Archeologico Metaponto · heritage site, Matera
  5. 5 km Lago Salinella · lake, Matera
  6. 5 km Santuario di Hera (Tavole Palatine) · museum, Matera
  7. 14 km Back to Bernalda

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How to reach Bernalda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bernalda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4379Castello (1 km)
    Churches3349Chiesa di Maria Santa Madre della Chiesa (1 km)
    Museums1117Santuario di Hera (Tavole Palatine) (14 km)
    Caves1215Chiesa Rupestre di Santa Sofia (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49SIC Costa Ionica Foce Bradano (17 km)
    Other attractions99Torre dell'Orologio (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Gravina di Laterza (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lago Salinella (19 km)
    Beaches & coast33Spiaggia Castellaneta Marina (28 km)
    Parks12Giardini Murati (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Basento (16 km)

    Bernalda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bernalda?

    Castello di San Basilio (heritage site, about 13 km), Santuario di Hera (Tavole Palatine) (museum, about 14 km), Tempio di Hera (heritage site, about 15 km), Parco Archeologico Metaponto (heritage site, about 15 km), Lago Salinella (lake, about 19 km), Chiesa di Maria Santa Madre della Chiesa (church, about 1 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 11 museums, 12 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bernalda?

    Castello, about 1 km by road; Tempio di Zeus Aglaios (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bernalda?

    Chiesa di Maria Santa Madre della Chiesa, about 1 km by road; San Bernardino da Siena (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bernalda?

    Santuario di Hera (Tavole Palatine), about 14 km by road; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bernalda?

    Start in Bernalda, visit Castello di San Basilio, then Tempio di Hera, then Parco Archeologico Metaponto, then Lago Salinella, then Santuario di Hera (Tavole Palatine), and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bernalda?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bernalda

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