Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Venosa

Venosa is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 11,328 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini (1 km), Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea (1 km) and Catacombe Ebraiche di Venosa (4 km).

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

Venosa at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 11,328
Coordinates
40.9628° N, 15.8128° E
Places within 50 km
129 (33 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 Venosa

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Forts & heritage near Venosa

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Venosa. The closest is Tomba di Marco Claudio Marcello - (Marcus Claudius Marcellus) (1 km); the best-known is Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Venosa

59 churches within 100 km of Venosa. The closest is Chiesa Sacro Cuore (1 km); the best-known is Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Venosa

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Venosa. The closest is Monte Vulture (19 km); the best-known is Monte Carmine (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Venosa

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Venosa. The closest is Lago del Rendina (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Venosa

12 museums within 100 km of Venosa. The closest is Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa (1 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Venosa

10 caves within 100 km of Venosa. The closest is Grotte di Crocco (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Venosa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Venosa
  2. 1 km Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini · heritage site, Potenza
  3. 1 km Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea · church, Potenza
  4. 3 km Catacombe Ebraiche di Venosa · heritage site, Potenza
  5. 19 km Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta · church, Potenza
  6. 3 km Concattedrale di Rapolla · church, Potenza
  7. 14 km Back to Venosa

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How to reach Venosa

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    Within 15 km of Venosa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Venosa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4072Tomba di Marco Claudio Marcello - (Marcus Claudius Marcellus) (1 km)
    Churches4359Chiesa Sacro Cuore (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints714Monte Vulture (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Lago del Rendina (12 km)
    Museums612Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa (1 km)
    Caves710Grotte di Crocco (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Lago Frontetusio (16 km)
    Other attractions56Fontanile del Leone (1 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascata (27 km)
    Beaches & coast02Gulf of Manfredonia (88 km)

    Venosa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Venosa?

    Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini (heritage site, about 1 km), Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea (church, about 1 km), Catacombe Ebraiche di Venosa (heritage site, about 4 km), Concattedrale di Rapolla (church, about 14 km), Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 17 km), Torre Degli Embrici (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Venosa?

    Tomba di Marco Claudio Marcello - (Marcus Claudius Marcellus), about 1 km by road; Fontana Angioina (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Venosa?

    Chiesa Sacro Cuore, about 1 km by road; Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Venosa?

    Monte Vulture, about 19 km by road; Monte San Michele (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Venosa?

    Start in Venosa, visit Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini, then Concattedrale di Sant'Andrea, then Catacombe Ebraiche di Venosa, then Campanile della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, then Concattedrale di Rapolla, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Venosa?

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

    Towns near Venosa

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