Le vie della transumanza
The most iconic ghost town of the South. A vision suspended between memory and beauty. Craco is a renowned village in the province of Matera, known as the “ghost town” of Basilicata.It rises along a hilly ridge, surrounded by rugged, mountainous landscapes with steep slopes and sweeping views over the valley below.Its recent history has …
A small plateau preserving the silent charm of highland pastures. Campomaggiore is a municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata.It is the smallest municipality in the region by surface area, situated at an elevation of around 800–810 meters above sea level. The village is best known for its “Old Historic Center” — Campomaggiore Vecchio, abandoned …
The town of masks and the rhythm of cowbells. A place where tradition is a living, daily culture. Tricarico is a village in the province of Matera, Basilicata, located at about 698 meters above sea level. It is an Arab-Norman town with one of the most beautiful and well-preserved historic centers in the region. The …
Here, the mountains meet rural spirituality. A village nestled in the green heart of the tratturi. Montalbano Jonico is a village in inland Basilicata, in the province of Potenza.It rises on a hill surrounded by greenery, with panoramic views over valleys and mountains, and a historic center made of stone houses, narrow alleys, and scenic …
Here, time beats to the rhythm of cowbells: the resonant symbol of transhumance and winter festivals. San Mauro Forte is a village in the province of Matera, Basilicata, located inland among hilly landscapes, woodlands, agricultural hamlets, and grazing lands.It is immersed in relatively untouched nature, with little urban development outside the historic center, abundant countryside, …
