Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Melfi

Melfi is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 13,079 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (1 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (1 km) and Castello di Melfi (1 km).

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

Melfi at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 13,079
Coordinates
40.9957° N, 15.6558° E
Places within 50 km
83 (25 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

Top places to visit near Melfi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Melfi: 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 Melfi

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melfi. The closest is Palazzo del Vescovado (1 km); the best-known is Castello di Melfi (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Melfi

46 churches within 100 km of Melfi. The closest is Chiesa del Carmine (1 km); the best-known is Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Melfi

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melfi. The closest is Monte Vulture (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melfi

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Melfi. The closest is ZSC Monte Vulture (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Melfi

10 museums within 100 km of Melfi. The closest is Museo Civico "Palazzo Donadoni" (1 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Melfi

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Melfi. The closest is Lago Piccolo (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Melfi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

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

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From travellers near Melfi

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How to reach Melfi

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    Within 15 km of Melfi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melfi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2871Palazzo del Vescovado (1 km)
    Churches2546Chiesa del Carmine (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Monte Vulture (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811ZSC Monte Vulture (8 km)
    Museums410Museo Civico "Palazzo Donadoni" (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lago Piccolo (10 km)
    Caves14Grotte di Crocco (9 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascata (12 km)
    Other attractions23Torre dell'Orologio (10 km)
    Beaches & coast02Gulf of Manfredonia (90 km)

    Melfi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melfi?

    Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 1 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (museum, about 1 km), Castello di Melfi (heritage site, about 1 km), Parrocchia Sacro Cuore (church, about 1 km), Concattedrale di Rapolla (church, about 3 km), Abbazia di San Michele (church, about 9 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Melfi?

    Palazzo del Vescovado, about 1 km by road; Castello di Melfi (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Melfi?

    Chiesa del Carmine, about 1 km by road; Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Melfi?

    Monte Vulture, about 7 km by road; Monte San Michele (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melfi?

    Start in Melfi, visit Parrocchia Sacro Cuore, then Castello di Melfi, then Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese, then Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, then Concattedrale di Rapolla, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melfi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Melfi

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