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Ripacandida

Ripacandida is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy of about 1,508 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Torre Degli Embrici, Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives and Concattedrale di Rapolla.

40.9126° N, 15.7260° EPop. 1,508

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see111
Notable55
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ripacandida

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

57 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 Ripacandida
  2. Torre Degli Embriciheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Abbazia di San Michelechurch · 30 min
  4. Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfesemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Concattedrale di Rapollachurch · 30 min
  6. Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsiniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ripacandida
Today’s loopRipacandidaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ripacandida?

Torre Degli Embrici (heritage site, about 6 km), Duomo di Santa Maria in Nives (church, about 9 km), Concattedrale di Rapolla (church, about 10 km), Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini (heritage site, about 12 km), Abbazia di San Michele (church, about 12 km), Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea (church, about 13 km).

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

91 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Ripacandida?

Torre Degli Embrici, about 6 km by road; Castello Angioino (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ripacandida?

Sanctuary of San Donato, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ripacandida?

Start in Ripacandida, visit Torre Degli Embrici, then Abbazia di San Michele, then Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese, then Concattedrale di Rapolla, then Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.