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Basilicata
Basilicata Italy Travel Articles

The small Italian region of Basilicata is located in the "in-step" of the Italian boot. Basilicata is the most mountainous region in Italy with nearly 50% of its territory covered by mountains, with the rest of the area nearly fully covered in hills. Although Basilicata has less than 10 miles of coastline on the Mediterranean Sea, that coastline is one of its best-kept secrets and the seaside town of Maratea could give anywhere in the Amalfi Coast a run for its money in the beauty department. The most famous site in Basilicata is the sassi (caves) of Matera which were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Maratea May Be Italy's Next Amalfi Coast

Italy Events Calendar: What's Happening in Italy This Winter

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The Dream Interview: Italian Cookbook Author Faith Willinger (June 2005)
Dream of Italy picks the brain of Italian culinary specialist and author of several Italian cookbooks, Faith Willinger, to find out about her favorite Italian ingredients and her weekly Market to Table cooking classes held in Florence. . . . read more
Seasons in Basilicata: A Home in Aliano (October 2004)
An excerpt from David Yeadon's book, Seasons in Basilicata, describing his first visit to the region and his attempt to find a place to stay in Aliano. . . . read more
The Passion of Matera - Exploring the Sassi of Basilicata (May 2004)
Visit the site where Mel Gibson recreated ancient Jerusalem for The Passion of Christ. . . . read more
**Catch the Christmas Spirit in Puglia, Campania, Umbria, Tuscany and More (Free Italy Travel Advice)**
Our guide to Christmas celebrations in Amalfi, Bolzano, Bressanone, Gargano, Gubbio, Milan, Naples, Prato and Rome. . . . read more