{"id":28159,"date":"2024-11-04T11:07:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T10:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/?p=28159"},"modified":"2024-11-28T13:50:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T12:50:26","slug":"visiting-historical-homes-in-basilicata-from-coast-to-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/en\/visiting-historical-homes-in-basilicata-from-coast-to-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Basilicata &#8211; Visiting historical homes in Basilicata from coast to coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Basilicata Coast to Coast\u2019 is the title of a much-loved Italian film that touched the heart of every person hailing from <em>Lucania<\/em> (an ancient name for Basilicata) and anyone with a passion for this region. In one memorable scene, the film&#8217;s director and lead actor, Rocco Papaleo, who was born in Lauria, exclaims: \u201cBasilicata exists!\u201d Not only does this region exist, but it also enjoys a unique position between two seas, with the Tyrrhenian to the west and the Ionian to the east. Our itinerary will retrace the steps of the adventures of the motley crew from Papaleo\u2019s film, though there\u2019s no guarantee we\u2019ll end up attending the grand finale concert in Scanzano Ionico\u2014 which they themselves missed \u2014and we will adjust the cinematic route to suit our primary goal: namely, exploring some of the most captivating historical residences in this part of Italy. Our journey will, however, begin in exactly the same spot as the film: Maratea.<br \/>\nThis town has gained strategic importance with the introduction of high-speed trains to Reggio Calabria and Rome, as it has become much more convenient for visitors to enjoy a Lucanian getaway, and to access the area\u2019s most sought-after beach destinations quickly and easily. Its reputation as the \u2018Pearl of the Tyrrhenian\u2019 stems from several factors, beginning with the most natural one: the coastline&#8217;s unique configuration. Along the 32 kilometres of the Tyrrhenian, there are coves, small beaches predominantly made of pebbles and volcanic rock, 130 karst caves and several islets, including La Matrella and Santo Ianni. In addition, there are 44 churches, among which the most noteworthy are the Basilica of San Biagio, Santa Maria Maggiore and Madonna della Neve, and also the convents of the Capuchin and Minor Observant friars. Interestingly, the most photographed landmark in Maratea is not a beach or a church but a statue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmaratea.it\/package\/il-cristo-redentore\/\">Christ the Redeemer<\/a> stands on Mount San Biagio and is the second largest of its kind in the world, surpassed only by the Christ of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. This sculpture, commissioned by Count Stefano Rivetti di Val Cervo, was crafted by Florentine artist Bruno Innocenti between 1963 and 1965, using a mix of cement and flakes of Seravezza marble. Before leaving Maratea, be sure to indulge in a slice of <em>torta Lucana<\/em> at the Pasticceria Panza pastry shop (famous for its typical <em>bocconotti<\/em>, made of shortcrust pastry, cream and black cherry jam). The cake is enriched with walnuts, dried figs, citron and chocolate shavings, and it is so indulgent that it could substitute an entire meal. However, if you&#8217;re keen to sit down and savour the local cuisine, we highly recommend \u2018Il Giardino di Epicuro\u2019. And if you are interested in purchasing some local specialities, go no further than \u2018Farmacia dei Sani\u2019 for a taste of the traditional herbal liqueur, Amaro Maratea, which is often enjoyed as a digestif.<br \/>\nThe road to Potenza starts with the ascent toward Lauria, a town defined by its two distinct neighbourhoods: the upper part is known as \u2018<em>\u2019<\/em><em>Il Castello<\/em>\u2019 and the lower one is called \u2018<em>Il Borgo\u2019<\/em>. Lauria is notable as the site of Blessed Domenico Lentini, its patron saint, and his relics are housed in the main church dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Before proceeding along Provincial Road 19, take a brief detour to Lake Sirino, a picturesque spot perfect for a leisurely walk by the water, with its stunning backdrop of the Apennine Mountains. While Lake Cogliandrino is also well worth a visit, it is slightly more challenging to access, so we propose you carry on towards a location that has given its name to one of the most appreciated <em>pecorino<\/em> cheeses of Italy, a source of pride of Lucanian agri-food production. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comune.moliterno.pz.it\/comunemoliterno\/Startup.do\">Moliterno<\/a> is the home of a traditional hard cheese, Canestrato, with the PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status, certifying the specific characteristics tied to its geographical origin. The medieval castle that overlooks the village is another highlight worth exploring. The fact that local products are a very serious matter in Lucania is exemplified by the village you will encounter immediately after Moliterno, for <a href=\"https:\/\/comune.sarconi.potenza.it\/\">Sarconi<\/a> is the homeland of PGI <em>fagioli <\/em>beans. 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