
| What to Know about Basilicata Bascilicata is a small region in Southern Italy that is popular for its plateaus, coastline and its historical connections to ancient Rome. The movie, “Passion of the Christ” was known to have scenes shot at this antique town. The houses here too have an ancient touch to them. Surrounded by mountainous regions, life here is quite private and at times seclude. However, after international exposure through this movie, tourists have made it a point to visit this epic place and experience the extraordinary. One of the most famous tourist spot is the stone houses of Matera and it is exactly here that the scene of the execution of Christ was shot in the movie. The place itself is simply soul stirring. Natural landscapes, green valleys, green waters add in to the marvel of the place. If you want to explore the medieval churches, make sure you visit the Santa Maria de Idris and Church of San Giovanni. Stepping foot in these churches, you would experience a profound feeling that would be hard to describe. Once you’re done with visiting ancient churches and towers, do enjoy some of the warm beaches in Basilicata. The Macarro beach and the Castrocucco Beach are two of the most popular beach destinations in Basilicata. You can find accommodations in Basilicata in the form of hotels and B&B's that are quite cheap. You can also get reservations for budget hotels in Basilicata that have all the needed services. |
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