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Lagonegro
Maratea
Matera
Melfi
Metaponto
Venosa
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Basilicata: Melfi
A great
Norman castle sits at the top of medieval Melfi and the town
spills out down below. This is a walled city. The town was a favorite
of Frederick II. The castle now contains the Museo Nazionale
del Melfese where there are great archaeological treasures and
the tablets with the codes of law (according to Frederick II) called
the Constitutiones of Augustales. Do check out the Byzantine
jewels there too. The 12th century duomo and bell
tower/campanile are worth a look. Since you’re close to
Rionero in Vulture, stop in at the D’Angelo Fratelli Winery
on Via Provinciale del Vulture 8/ph: 0972721517 — it’s
a lovely place and produces some fine wines (Aglianico del Vulture).
Market day in Melfi is Wednesday and Saturday.
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