Land of Conquest that has survived and reinvented itself

Pietragalla is another small town in Basilicata that is very famous for its palmenti. These small, grass-covered buildings will make you feel like you are living inside the fairy tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but if you sharpen your sense of smell, you will smell the aroma of wine, Lucanian traditions and peasant culture.
Palmenti are medieval structures where grape crushing and must fermentation took place. Carved out of sandstone rock and wedged between the vines, the 200 or so palmenti in Pietragalla are a true testament to how interesting Lucanian history is.
Remember to leave your car in the parking lots in town and walk to the palmenti: it will only take you a few minutes, you'll enjoy the view and you won't have to look for any parking.

Acerenza Cathedral is considered the greatest Romanesque architectural representation in the entire Mediterranean. Similar to the abbey of Cluney in France, it was built in the 11th century at the time when the Normans drove out the Lombards and conquered much of southern Italy. Built on the remains of an early Christian church, it has a Latin cross plan with three naves and today honors St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Canio, the patron saint of the town.
Acerenza's bell tower was erected four centuries later, in the 1500s, and is characterized by the presence of sarcophagus parts from Roman times.
Visit the crypt and the paintings that adorn its ceiling: they are from 1520 and mix the Christian and classical traditions, depicting both Christ the Confessor and sirens and fauns playing the flute.

Al Duomooffers a truly exceptional dining experience: from appetizers to desserts, the chef carefully prepares many different Lucanian dishes. The staff is very customer-focused, the plating is elegant, the location is central, and the value for money is really good. It is open every day except Tuesday for both lunch and dinner. Make reservations at 0971741402

Who said you have to go to Peru to learn about alpacas? Basilicatalpaca was created to leave a memorable memory in the hearts of all the people who visit this place through innovative excursions and workshops. The president of the association, Canio Caruso, will take you on a discovery of this funny animal and reveal many interesting facts about it. Remember to make a reservation because the farm only accepts small groups of visitors each day both to protect and not stress the alpacas and to be able to trigger the best visitor-alpaca-nature relationship. Call 3405249474. They are closed on Mondays

I hope you have captured the essence of Basilicata. For the time being I salute you, have a safe return!