Muro Lucano, Province of Potenza, Basilicata

The small town rises on a slope over the Forra di Muro ravine, with picturesque houses built on terraces, and is named from the medieval wall (=muro) that surrounded the medieval center, still partly extant.

Info

Altitude: 600 m a.s.l
Population: about 5500 inhabitants
Zip/postal code: 85054
Dialing Area Code: +39 0976
Patron Saint: St. Gerardo Majella, celebrated on September 2
Frazioni: Capodigiano, Casale San Giuliano, Le Marze, Pontegiacoia, Raitiello.

What to see

The Norman castle, where Giovanna I queen of Naples was killed at the end of the 14th c.

Where to stay

Hotels, Agritourism and Bed & Breakfast in Muro Lucano.

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