Discover the villages that symbolize Lucanian transhumance.
Each one with a story, a face, a voice.
Tricarico
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 …
Tursi
Among the calanchi and the ancient Rabatana district, Tursi is a tapestry of Arab and pastoral stories. Tursi is a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata, spread across hilly terrain overlooking the valleys of the Agri and Sinni rivers. The elevation ranges from about 170 to 350 meters above sea level depending on the …
San Mauro Forte
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, …
Craco
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 …
Stigliano
A rural village where landscape and pastoralism meet, and transhumance is daily life. Stigliano is an inland town in the province of Matera, Basilicata.It lies on hills overlooking rural panoramas, woodlands, and pastures, with a landscape deeply marked by agriculture and pastoral traditions.The population is relatively small, and social life preserves local customs, traditions, and …
Anglona (Tursi)
Among hills and sanctuaries, Anglona is faith, land, and peasant tradition. Anglona is a hamlet of the municipality of Tursi, perched on a hill overlooking the valley between the Agri and Sinni rivers, at about 263 meters above sea level.It is best known for the Sanctuary of Santa Maria Regina di Anglona, a national monument …
Campomaggiore Vecchio
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 …
Montalbano Jonico
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 …