Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Rapolla

Rapolla is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 3,989 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Concattedrale di Rapolla (1 km), Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (3 km) and Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (4 km).

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

Rapolla at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 3,989
Coordinates
40.9750° N, 15.6720° E
Places within 50 km
90 (31 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 Rapolla

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Forts & heritage near Rapolla

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rapolla. The closest is Palazzo del Vescovado (3 km); the best-known is Castello di Melfi (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rapolla

44 churches within 100 km of Rapolla. The closest is Concattedrale di Rapolla (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rapolla

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rapolla. The closest is Monte Vulture (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rapolla

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rapolla. The closest is ZSC Monte Vulture (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Rapolla

10 museums within 100 km of Rapolla. The closest is Museo Civico "Palazzo Donadoni" (3 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rapolla

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rapolla. The closest is Lago Piccolo (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Rapolla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

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

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rapolla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3072Palazzo del Vescovado (3 km)
    Churches2844Concattedrale di Rapolla (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Monte Vulture (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811ZSC Monte Vulture (7 km)
    Museums510Museo Civico "Palazzo Donadoni" (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lago Piccolo (8 km)
    Other attractions34Torre dell'Orologio (7 km)
    Caves14Grotte di Crocco (8 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascata (12 km)
    Beaches & coast02Gulf of Manfredonia (92 km)

    Rapolla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rapolla?

    Concattedrale di Rapolla (church, about 1 km), Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 3 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (museum, about 4 km), Castello di Melfi (heritage site, about 4 km), Parrocchia Sacro Cuore (church, about 4 km), Abbazia di San Michele (church, about 8 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rapolla?

    Palazzo del Vescovado, about 3 km by road; Castello di Melfi (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rapolla?

    Concattedrale di Rapolla, about 1 km by road; Chiesa Rupestre di Santa Margherita (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rapolla?

    Monte Vulture, about 5 km by road; Monte San Michele (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rapolla?

    Start in Rapolla, visit Concattedrale di Rapolla, then Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, then Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese, then Castello di Melfi, then Parrocchia Sacro Cuore, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rapolla?

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

    Towns near Rapolla

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