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Potenza

Potenza is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy of about 56,433 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cattedrale di San Gerardo, Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu and Parrocchia di San Rocco.

40.6418° N, 15.8079° EPop. 56,433

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km114
Must-see109
Notable74
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Potenza

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

83 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 Potenza
  2. Parco Archeologico di Serra di Vaglioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Parco Archeologico Santuario di Mefitis Rossano di Vaglioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basilica Pontificia di Santa Maria del Carminechurch · 30 min
  5. Monti Li Fojviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Serranettaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Potenza
Today’s loopPotenzaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Potenza?

Cattedrale di San Gerardo (church, about 1 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu (museum, about 1 km), Parrocchia di San Rocco (church, about 1 km), Chiesa di Santa Lucia (church, about 1 km), Villa Romana di Malvaccaro (heritage site, about 2 km), Parco Archeologico di Serra di Vaglio (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

114 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Potenza?

Palazzo Vescovile, about 1 km by road; Torre Guevara (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Potenza?

Cattedrale di San Gerardo, about 1 km by road; Parrocchia di San Rocco (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Potenza?

Start in Potenza, visit Parco Archeologico di Serra di Vaglio, then Parco Archeologico Santuario di Mefitis Rossano di Vaglio, then Basilica Pontificia di Santa Maria del Carmine, then Monti Li Foj, then Serranetta, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.