Castle of Melfi

Built at the time of the Normans and gone through nearly a thousand years of history, in the past the Castle of Melfi hosted five Pontifical Councils as well as Frederick II Hohenstaufen of Swabia, King of Sicily, King of Germany, Emperor of the Romans and King of Jerusalem, in XIII Century AD.

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Castle of Lagopesole

The second major important Castle of Basilicata dominates the eponymous town at its foot. Its old walls have seen the Swabian emperors walking, as well as the French king fighting and winning, and the rebel bandits hiding in its halls during the war against Savoy, at the dawn of the birth of the Kingdom of Italy.

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Monticchio Lakes

A huge extinct volcano, whose craters now host the Monticchio Lakes, the figure of the Vulture looming over the whole valley of Vitalba. Home of the Aglianico del Vulture, among the most famous wines in Italy, including its five characteristic peaks are hidden springs of crystal clear water and a delicious type of chestnut, the Marroncino di Melfi, which was born and raised among the branches of its peaceful woodlands.

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Waterfalls of San Fele

The San Fele Falls, formed by the Bradano river, which goes back up to the Fiumara di Atella to later cross the Valley of Vitalba, offer beautiful trails in the nature.