Basilicata is the beautiful, less-touristed region of southern Italy, located between Calabria and Puglia (Apulia). It occupies the space of the in-step of the Italian peninsula's boot shape and lies between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas. 

Table of Contents:

Basilicata - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Matera - Casa Cava - Cripta del Peccato Originale/Crypt of Original Sin - Potenza - Maratea - Melfi - Venosa - Metaponto - Acerenza - Avigliano - Castel Lagopesole - Castelmezzano - Marsicovetere - Caranna Waterpark, Tramutola - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Basiliani Hotel - Palace Hotel - Hotel San Domenico Al Piano - Hotel Ristorante Borgo La Tana - San Pietro - Places to Eat - Fratelli La Bufala Restaurant - Il Terrazzino Restaurant - I vizi degli angeli laboratorio di gelateria artigianale Restaurant - Ristorante delle Rose - Ristorante White Horse - Places to Shop - Massimo Casiello - Geppetto - Peperoncino - Antica Casa del Tessuto, Cav. Francesco Brando - La Farmacia dei Sani