Vallo di DianoVilla Romana di MarsicovetereCastello CaraccioloPalazzo SantelmoSantuario della Madonna Nera del Sacro Monte di ViggianoParco Nazionale dell'Appennino Lucano-Val d'Agri-Lagonegrese
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Padula

Padula is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy of about 2,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 24 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 24 caves. The must-see places are Vallo di Diano, Villa Romana di Marsicovetere and Castello Caracciolo.

40.3390° N, 15.6563° EPop. 2,688

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see99
Notable77
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Vallo di Diano, viewpoint near Padula
Must-see

Vallo di Diano

Viewpoint · 13 km

Must-see

Villa Romana di Marsicovetere

Heritage site · 16 km

Castello Caracciolo, heritage site near Padula
Must-see

Castello Caracciolo

Heritage site · 20 km

Places near Padula by type

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One day from Padula

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:36 pm

84 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 Padula
  2. Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Lucano-Val d'Agri-Lagonegresenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Santuario della Madonna Nera del Sacro Monte di Viggianochurch · 30 min
  4. Villa Romana di Marsicovetereheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castello Caraccioloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vallo di Dianoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Padula
Today’s loopPadulaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Padula?

Vallo di Diano (viewpoint, about 13 km), Villa Romana di Marsicovetere (heritage site, about 16 km), Castello Caracciolo (heritage site, about 20 km), Palazzo Santelmo (heritage site, about 1 km), Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo (church, about 1 km), Museo Archeologico (museum, about 1 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 24 caves, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Padula?

Palazzo Santelmo, about 1 km by road; Certosa di San Lorenzo (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Padula?

Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo, about 1 km by road; Certosa di Padula (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Padula?

Start in Padula, visit Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Lucano-Val d'Agri-Lagonegrese, then Santuario della Madonna Nera del Sacro Monte di Viggiano, then Villa Romana di Marsicovetere, then Castello Caracciolo, then Vallo di Diano, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.