Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Rapone

Rapone is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 663 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 museums. The must-see places are Castello di Muro Lucano (13 km), Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (17 km) and Abbazia di San Michele (17 km).

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Rapone at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 663
Coordinates
40.8471° N, 15.4982° E
Places within 50 km
35 (35 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Rapone

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Forts & heritage near Rapone

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rapone. The closest is Castello di Muro Lucano (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rapone

48 churches within 100 km of Rapone. The closest is Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rapone

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rapone. The closest is Monte Carmine (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Rapone

10 museums within 100 km of Rapone. The closest is Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rapone

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rapone. The closest is Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Rapone

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rapone. The closest is Torre Angellara (77 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Rapone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rapone
  2. 17 km Abbazia di San Michele · church, Potenza
  3. 10 km Torre Degli Embrici · heritage site, Potenza
  4. 3 km Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives · church, Potenza
  5. 25 km Castello di Muro Lucano · heritage site, Potenza
  6. 26 km Lago di Conza · lake, Potenza
  7. 20 km Back to Rapone

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rapone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1478Castello di Muro Lucano (13 km)
    Churches1248Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints524Monte Carmine (29 km)
    Museums210Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (60 km)
    Beaches & coast03Torre Angellara (77 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lago di Conza (20 km)
    Caves02Grotte di Castelcivita (58 km)
    Other attractions11Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (28 km)

    Rapone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rapone?

    Castello di Muro Lucano (heritage site, about 13 km), Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (church, about 17 km), Abbazia di San Michele (church, about 17 km), Torre Degli Embrici (heritage site, about 20 km), Lago di Conza (lake, about 20 km), Castel Lagopesole (heritage site, about 25 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rapone?

    Castello di Muro Lucano, about 13 km by road; Torre Degli Embrici (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rapone?

    Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives, about 17 km by road; Abbazia di San Michele (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rapone?

    Monte Carmine, about 29 km by road; Monti Li Foj (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rapone?

    Start in Rapone, visit Abbazia di San Michele, then Torre Degli Embrici, then Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives, then Castello di Muro Lucano, then Lago di Conza, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rapone?

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

    Towns near Rapone

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