Mel Gibson’s “Favorite” place with historical roots
First Pasolini and Lattuada, then Mel Gibson. The most famous patrons of the Matera Renaissance all had one thing in common: their favorite place to eat. That is how Trattoria Lucana has kept and increased its popularity over the years. This ancient family-run trattoria offers a cuisine of local products, from pezzente sausage to cardoncelli […]
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The Cave of Wonders, the smallest in Italy, in Maratea
The smallest tourist cave in Italy is located in Maratea, the “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian”, and has been named the “Cave of Wonders”. Located in the inner part of the stretch of the coast leading to the Marina, this is the only natural cavity that can be visited in Basilicata. Its discovery dates back to […]
On the trail of cinema: discovering the most beautiful film locations in Basilicata
Basilicata is a beautiful, authenic land, rich of history. A land full of breathtaking views, whether they are seaside, mountains or towns with a charm that has not changed over time. It is therefore not surprising that, the region has often attracted the attention of many filmmakers, both Italian and international, which right here have […]
The white truffle of Serrapotamo: a precious treasure
In the valley of the Serrapotamo stream a true Lucanian treasure is hidden: the white truffle. The particular climatic conditions with humid soils and an altitude of 250 to 600 meters make sure thid tuber develops all its particular charateristics. It grows in symbiosis with some typical forest species, such as the willow, the hazelnut, […]
La Sellata, the MTB Gravity paradise between single-track and dizzying descents
The peaks of La Sellata, in the Lucanian Apennine National Park, near Abriola (Potenza) are now a real meeting place for mountain bike lovers. The territory certainly does its part, considering that this renowned Lucanian ski resort stands out for its trails as well as its slopes, and the provision of services for extreme sports […]
The art of the clay: from an ancient tradition to the territorial “branding” tool
Those who cross the province of Matera cannot help but notice the arid and barren clay mountains along the road. They are the splendid Calanchi. In Pisticci, immersed in this landscape, there are those who have been able to work and manipulate the clay, creating unique artisan creations of this material so only apparently lifeless […]
10 things to do and to see in Policoro
A complete and detailed guide about 10 things to do and to see in Policoro The town of Policoro dominates the Gulf of Taranto near the Agri rive, a few kilometers away from the sea. Its 16,000 inhabitants live mainly in the historic center, but the area most loved by tourists is the Lido bathed […]
Honey Spa, a sweet relaxation to discover bees
Bees do not only make honey but also represent the emblem of energy and an incredible example of biodiversity. Franco Rondinella, a beekeeper of Ripacandida and producer of the Lucanian honey par excellence since the nineties, is the one who knows the value of their movement very well. Since February 16, 2019, his passion for […]
The village of murales: Satriano di Lucania (Potenza)
This medieval village in the province of Potenza has been the Italian capital of murales since 1988. The historic center, in fact, has over 400 graffiti, which are grafted in the wake of a tradition started in 1983 by the Romanian expressionist painter Constantin Udroiu as a tribute to Giovanni Di Gregorio, a very influential […]
“The Passion of Christ” tells Matera to the world, thanks to Mel Gibson
After having mastered much of the world film production of the 80s and 90s as an actor, from the cult trilogy of the Mad Max and the tetralogy of Lethal Weapon, Mel Gibson finds his second artistic youth behind the camera. For his third experience as a director, Gibson gets a mystical inspiration that leads […]
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