Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Rivello

Rivello is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 27 caves and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (13 km), Basilica di San Biagio (13 km) and Statua del Cristo Redentore (13 km).

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

Rivello at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 738
Coordinates
40.0782° N, 15.7580° E
Places within 50 km
134 (19 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 caves

Top places to visit near Rivello

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Forts & heritage near Rivello

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rivello. The closest is Castello Ruggero (10 km); the best-known is Statua del Cristo Redentore (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rivello

37 churches within 100 km of Rivello. The closest is Chiesa - Teatro di San Michele (1 km); the best-known is Basilica di San Biagio (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Rivello

28 caves within 100 km of Rivello. The closest is Grotta Madonna di Lourdes (8 km); the best-known is Porto di Maratea (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rivello

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rivello. The closest is Monte Coccovello (6 km); the best-known is Monte Zaccana (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Rivello

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rivello. The closest is Spiaggia Portacquafridda (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Rivello

9 museums within 100 km of Rivello. The closest is Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rivello

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rivello
  2. 13 km Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando · museum, Potenza
  3. 1 km Basilica di San Biagio · church, Potenza
  4. 1 km Statua del Cristo Redentore · heritage site, Potenza
  5. 3 km Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni · heritage site, Potenza
  6. 3 km Porto di Maratea · cave, Potenza
  7. 14 km Back to Rivello

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    Within 15 km of Rivello

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rivello by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2653Castello Ruggero (10 km)
    Churches2637Chiesa - Teatro di San Michele (1 km)
    Caves2728Grotta Madonna di Lourdes (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1318Monte Coccovello (6 km)
    Beaches & coast812Spiaggia Portacquafridda (11 km)
    Museums69Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Lago Laudemio (12 km)
    Other attractions77Torre Apprezzami L'Asino (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Lago Sirino (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Isola Santo Ianni (16 km)
    Waterfalls44Venus Hair Waterfalls (18 km)
    Parks22Villa Comunale Unità d'Italia (26 km)

    Rivello: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rivello?

    Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (museum, about 13 km), Basilica di San Biagio (church, about 13 km), Statua del Cristo Redentore (heritage site, about 13 km), Porto di Maratea (cave, about 14 km), Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni (heritage site, about 16 km), Blanda (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 27 caves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rivello?

    Castello Ruggero, about 10 km by road; Villa Nitti (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rivello?

    Chiesa - Teatro di San Michele, about 1 km by road; Chiesa dell'Immacolata (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Rivello?

    Grotta Madonna di Lourdes, about 8 km by road; Parco Delle Stelle (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rivello?

    Start in Rivello, visit Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando, then Basilica di San Biagio, then Statua del Cristo Redentore, then Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni, then Porto di Maratea, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rivello?

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

    Towns near Rivello

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