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Forenza

Forenza is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy of about 1,831 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 34 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cattedrale di Acerenza, Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini and Castel Lagopesole.

40.8604° N, 15.8546° EPop. 1,831

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see99
Notable80
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Forenza

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

97 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 Forenza
  2. Cattedrale di Acerenzachurch · 30 min
  3. Palatium Regiumheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsiniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castel Lagopesoleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Monte Carmineviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Forenza
Today’s loopForenzaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Forenza?

Cattedrale di Acerenza (church, about 13 km), Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini (heritage site, about 15 km), Castel Lagopesole (heritage site, about 15 km), Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea (church, about 15 km), Catacombe Ebraiche di Venosa (heritage site, about 17 km), Palatium Regium (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

116 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Forenza?

Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini, about 15 km by road; Fontana Angioina (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Forenza?

Chiesa San Vito, about 1 km by road; Cattedrale di Acerenza (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Forenza?

Start in Forenza, visit Cattedrale di Acerenza, then Palatium Regium, then Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini, then Castel Lagopesole, then Monte Carmine, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.