Ripacandida

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Ripacandida is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Atella, Barile, Filiano, Forenza, Ginestra, Rionero in Vulture. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.7 thous.Area: 12.93 mi²Coordinates: 40°54'45"N, 15°43'29"E

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Nearby attractions include: Abbey of Santissima Trinità, Monte Vulture, Venosa Cathedral, Rapolla Cathedral.

6.7 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Monastery
Abbey of Santissima Trinità, Venosa
170 min walk • The Abbey of Santissima Trinità or Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity, Italian: Abbazia della Santissima Trinità, is a Roman Catholic abbey complex at Venosa, in the Vulture area of the province of Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. The architecture of the abbey shows Roman, Lombard, and Norman influences.
5.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Hiking trail, Mountain
Monte Vulture
134 min walk • Mount Vulture is an extinct volcano located 56 km north of the city Potenza in the Basilicata region. As a prominent landmark it gave its name to the Vulture region, the most significant viticultural zone in Basilicata growing the DOC wine Aglianico del Vulture.
6.3 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Church
Venosa Cathedral, Venosa
160 min walk • Venosa Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Venosa, Basilicata, Italy, dedicated to Saint Andrew. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Venosa, since 1986 it has been a co-cathedral in the Diocese of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa.
5.1 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Rapolla Cathedral, Rapolla
131 min walk • Rapolla Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the town of Rapolla, province of Potenza, region of Basilicata, Italy. The dedication is to Saint Michael the Archangel. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Rapolla, it is now a co-cathedral in the Diocese of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa.
5.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Castello Pirro del Balzo Orsini, Venosa
151 min walk • Venosa Castle is a historic fortified building in the town of the same name in the province of Potenza.
2.8 miW
Town
Rionero in Vulture
71 min walk • One of the town's most notable attractions is the Castle of Rionero, a medieval fortress that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. History enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to explore the castle's well-preserved architecture and learn about...
3.7 miNW
Town
Barile
94 min walk • Barile is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni, of Ginestra, Rapolla, Rionero in Vulture, Ripacandida, and Venosa.
5.5 miE
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Maschito
141 min walk • Maschito is a town and comune of the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. Like other towns in the Vulture area, Maschito was repopulated by Albanian refugees after the occupation of Albania by the Ottoman Empire.