Basilicata Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of Italy
About Basilicata
—Francis Ford Coppola As a visitor, you'll find that Basilicata has much to offer. There's an abundance of religious, historical, and cultural attractions, fantastic seaside tourism opportunities, and great cultural opportunities. As is the case throughoutSouthern Italy, the pace of life is slow and relaxed. Still, with so many exciting things to do, Basilicata is a wonderful destination for a quiet getaway or a weekend adventure. The exact origin of the word "Basilicata" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from a Greek word, "basilikos" (Greek: βασιλικός). At some point in its history, Basilicata was known asLucania. —Carlo Levi describing the state of poverty in Basilicata during the 1940s Throughout much of the 1940s, Basilicata was an impoverished, poorly developed region. The reg
Basilicata Travel Guide Sections
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