The Top 16 Castles in Basilicata
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 16
beautiful castles to choose from in Basilicata. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Basilicata. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
Built in Norman times, it is located on a peak (Monte Serico 550 m.s.l.m.) about 15 km from Genzano di Lucania. The castle dominates a vast valley which was an …
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With its imposing parallelogram structure and flanked by seven towers, the Malconsiglio Castle stands out in the center of Miglionico, on top of a cliff from which it dominates the …
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Municipality in the Basento valley of around 12,000 inhabitants, Bernalda boasts a characteristic historic center which stands on a plateau sloping towards the sea. From here it is splendid to …
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A beautiful village to visit absolutely, especially the Tower of San Muro. I found interesting information at this link borghiauutenticiditalia.it/borgo/san-mauro-forte
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Medieval village of Norman origin with one of the best preserved historic centers in Basilicata. Famous above all for the Norman tower that stands out on the skyline of the city.
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Calciano is considered the gateway to the naturalistic area of the Gallipoli Cognato Natural Park.
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Melfi, in Basilicata, boasts a rich medieval past having been the first Norman capital in southern Italy and residence of Frederick II, who promulgated the Constitutions of Melfi here. The …
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It rises at 680 m a.s.l. in the northern part of the province. It borders the municipalities of: Oppido Lucano (10 km), Vaglio Basilicata (11 km), Acerenza (12 km), Pietragalla …
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A beautiful perched village, suggestive passage points and I recommend a visit to the Baronial Castle.
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Known for being the town that gave birth to the Latin poet Horace, Venosa is an important municipality in Basilicata, which is also the starting point of a stage of the Giro d'Italia 2023.
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