Monte Vulture

#373 among destinations in Italy

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 4350 ftCoordinates: 40°56'54"N, 15°38'9"E

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Monte Vulture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello di Melfi, San Michele Abbey, Rapolla Cathedral, Museo Archeologico del Vulture-Melfese.

3.6 miN
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Castello di Melfi, Melfi
92 min walk • The Castle of Melfi in Basilicata is a monument owned by the Italian State and one of the most important medieval castles in Southern Italy.
1.3 miSW
Monastery
San Michele Abbey
35 min walk • The Abbey of San Michele is a Benedictine Abbey located at the foot of Monte Vulture, on the eastern flank of the Lago di Monticchio Piccolo in Monticchio in the region of Basilicata, Italy.
3 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Rapolla Cathedral, Rapolla
76 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.
3.6 miN
Museum
Museo Archeologico del Vulture-Melfese, Melfi
91 min walk • The National Archaeological Museum of Melfi is a museum located in the castle of Melfi, which houses archaeological evidence found in the Vulture-Melfese area concerning indigenous peoples of prehistoric, Daunian, Samnite, Roman, Byzantine, and...
3.6 miN
40°59'48"N • 15°39'31"E
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Melfi
91 min walk • Church
2.5 miSE
Town
Rionero in Vulture
65 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...
5.3 miSE
Town
Ripacandida
134 min walk • 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.
2.1 miE
Town
Barile
54 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.