Matera district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Ginosa

Ginosa is a town in Matera district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 16,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 23 caves and 10 museums. The must-see places are Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo (18 km), Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte (19 km) and Belvedere di Murgia Timone (19 km).

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

Ginosa at a glance

Location
Matera district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 16,151
Coordinates
40.5769° N, 16.7566° E
Places within 50 km
126 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Ginosa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ginosa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ginosa

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ginosa. The closest is Castello Normanno-Svevo (1 km); the best-known is Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ginosa

47 churches within 100 km of Ginosa. The closest is Chiesa di San Lorenzo (8 km); the best-known is Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ginosa

27 caves within 100 km of Ginosa. The closest is Chiesa Rupestre di Santa Sofia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ginosa

15 museums within 100 km of Ginosa. The closest is Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo (19 km); the best-known is Museo Nazionale D'arte Medievale e Moderna della Basilicata (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ginosa

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ginosa. The closest is Gravina di Laterza (8 km); the best-known is Belvedere di Murgia Timone (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ginosa

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ginosa. The closest is SIC Costa Ionica Foce Bradano (29 km); the best-known is Parco Naturale Regionale Terra Delle Gravine (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ginosa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ginosa
  2. 18 km Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo · heritage site, Matera
  3. 1 km Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte · church, Matera
  4. 1 km Belvedere di Murgia Timone · viewpoint, Matera
  5. 1 km Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo · church, Matera
  6. 2 km Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus · heritage site, Matera
  7. 19 km Back to Ginosa

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How to reach Ginosa

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    Within 15 km of Ginosa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ginosa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3872Castello Normanno-Svevo (1 km)
    Churches3247Chiesa di San Lorenzo (8 km)
    Caves2327Chiesa Rupestre di Santa Sofia (1 km)
    Museums1015Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo (19 km)
    Other attractions910Santuario Mater Domini (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Gravina di Laterza (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37SIC Costa Ionica Foce Bradano (29 km)
    Beaches & coast24Spiaggia Castellaneta Marina (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lago di San Giuliano (26 km)
    Parks01Giardini Peripato (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Basento (33 km)

    Ginosa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ginosa?

    Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo (heritage site, about 18 km), Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte (church, about 19 km), Belvedere di Murgia Timone (viewpoint, about 19 km), Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus (heritage site, about 19 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (church, about 19 km), Madonna de Idris e San Giovanni in Monterrone (church, about 19 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 23 caves, 10 museums, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ginosa?

    Castello Normanno-Svevo, about 1 km by road; Fontana Della Madonnina (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ginosa?

    Chiesa di San Lorenzo, about 8 km by road; Chiesa dell'Abbazia (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ginosa?

    Chiesa Rupestre di Santa Sofia, about 1 km by road; Cantina Spagnola (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ginosa?

    Start in Ginosa, visit Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo, then Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte, then Belvedere di Murgia Timone, then Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, then Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ginosa?

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

    Towns near Ginosa

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