Scanzano Jonico, BasilicataParco Archeologico di HerakleiaCastello di San BasilioRiserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di PolicoroPalazzo BaronaleTempio di HeraCatterdrale dell'Annunziata
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Scanzano Jonico

Scanzano Jonico is a town in Matera district, Basilicata, Italy of about 4,154 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 45 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 8 museums. The must-see places are Parco Archeologico di Herakleia, Castello di San Basilio and Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro.

40.2508° N, 16.6982° EPop. 4,154

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see84
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Parco Archeologico di Herakleia, heritage site near Scanzano Jonico
Must-see

Parco Archeologico di Herakleia

Heritage site · 5 km

Castello di San Basilio, heritage site near Scanzano Jonico
Must-see

Castello di San Basilio

Heritage site · 10 km

Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro, nature spot near Scanzano Jonico
Must-see

Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro

Nature spot · 13 km

Places near Scanzano Jonico by type

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One day from Scanzano Jonico

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:39 pm

106 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 Scanzano Jonico
  2. Tempio di Heraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello di San Basilioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catterdrale dell'Annunziatachurch · 30 min
  5. Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoronature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Parco Archeologico di Herakleiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Scanzano Jonico
Today’s loopScanzano JonicoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Scanzano Jonico?

Parco Archeologico di Herakleia (heritage site, about 5 km), Castello di San Basilio (heritage site, about 10 km), Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro (nature spot, about 13 km), Palazzo Baronale (heritage site, about 1 km), Tempio di Hera (heritage site, about 23 km), Parco Archeologico Metaponto (heritage site, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Scanzano Jonico?

100 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 museums, 1 cave, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Scanzano Jonico?

Palazzo Baronale, about 1 km by road; Castello Baronale di Policoro (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Scanzano Jonico?

Cappella della Madonna del Ponte, about 5 km by road; Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Ponte (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Scanzano Jonico?

Start in Scanzano Jonico, visit Tempio di Hera, then Castello di San Basilio, then Catterdrale dell'Annunziata, then Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro, then Parco Archeologico di Herakleia, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.