Get Married in Basilicata
Discover and experience its unique historical and cultural heritage.
Basilicata is a tiny southern region, occupied for the most part by mountains that in places reached by two seas: the Tyrrhenian sea for a short section of coast line, and the Ionian sea. It is one of the poorest region in Italy but it boast a piece of prehistory in the modern world: 'The Sassi'. They are located in Matera, the second main city of Basilicata, and UNESCO has proclaimed it to be 'heritage of humanity'.
The 'Caves of Matera' are one of the most peculiar, ancient and extraordinary human settlements in the world, which have drawn the attention of scholars and artists from all over the world: the Italian writer Carlo Levi spoke of them in his famous book 'Christ stopped at Eboli'. In the 'caves', the houses have been dug out of the tufa rock and the walls constructed with the excavated material. Inhabited until recently, the 'caves' are now empty and have become the object of projects of cultural and touristic revaluation and restoration. A visit to the 'Caves of Matera' is a truly unique experience.
But this is not the only reason to come to Get Married in Basilicata, a small, secluded, and beautiful region boarded by two seas. In Basilicata there are Greek ruins (Metaponto), medieval churches and castles (Melfi, Lagopesole), beautiful beaches (Maratea), and unspoilt countryside (Basilicata shares the splendid National Park of Pollino with Calabria). And Matera does not only have its "caves": the remarkable blend of Romanesque and Baroque styles in the Church of S. Francesco, for example, is also fascinating. A Wedding in Basilicata won't delude your expectations of finding a place able to offer a huge set of touristic value.
Finally, why not plan a visit to Venosa, birthplace of the great and wise Latin poet Horace? Here, among other attractions, it is possible to admire the medieval Abbey of SS. Trinità and other interesting monuments. The historic town centre of the regional capital, Potenza, has been seriously destroyed by ancient and recent earthquakes, but a visit to the archaeological museum is worth it.
A trip to Basilicata might be one of the best ways to see Italy at its most unspoiled. If you're looking for minimal tourist hype and for an unusual Wedding Location, Basilicata is an excellent choice!
Why get married in Basilicata
- Wide set of wedding locations
- Remarkable historical heritage
- Stunning arid mountain scenery
- Delicious home cooking
- Breathtaking coastlines and landscapes
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