Potenza (Potenza) is not without a name, in the translation from the Italian language meaning "strength." The city fell a lot of tests - from wars, uprisings and bombings of the Second World to the strongest earthquakes, it was several times destroyed almost to the ground; and yet Potenza not only lives a modern full-fledged life, but has preserved and recreated the memory and legacy of past centuries
The city is located at an altitude of 819 m above sea level - above all other regional capitals of Italy, overlooking the valley of the Bazento River .
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Tourist center Potentsi
Address: Via del Gallitello 89 ; tel .: +39 097-150-76-22.
How to get to Potentsy
From Naples to the Potenza the Trenitalia trains run with an interval of 1 hour, the ticket price is from € 8.20 to € 20, en route - two- two and a half hours. Potenza and Bari are connected by Ferrovie appulo Lucane trains. Travel time is 3, 5 hours, ticket price is € 12.
There are three railway stations in Potenza:
- Potenza Citta at Corso Garibaldi, where trains leave for Apulia,
- Potenza Inferiore on Piazzale Marconi 3. From here, you can go to Metaponto, Melfi, Rionera, Taranto, Salerno
- with Potenza Superiore on Piazzale Istria the trains leave for Melpio, Rioneiro and Fujii
By bus from Piazza Garibaldi in Naples to Piazza Bologna in Potenza 2 hours drive . From Salerno, the bus goes 1, 5 hours, and from Rome - 4, 5 hours. The timetable and bus stations to other cities in the region can be viewed on the SITA website
How to find your way in the city
The historic center of the city is on the very top of the hill to climb there, take advantage of one of the elevators, for example Piazza Emmanuele Vittorio II, or with Viale Marconi, where car parking is located
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Cuisine and restaurants
Lucas cuisine is simple and bright: generously seasoned with spices sausages and other dishes from pork, Cheese from goat and sheep milk, homemade (it's not excluded that Basilicata is the birthplace of this Italian miracle), very tasty bread
Like in all of Southern Italy, here they love and add to almost all dishes the hot red pepper, which here is called pepperoni cruschi. The pearl of local winemaking is the red wine of Aglianico del Vulture. A special taste is given to the grapes grown on the territory near an extinct volcano.
In Potenza most restaurants are located near the historical center, for example Via Prettoria.
Shopping and shops
In the center of the city there are mainly shops where you can buy clothes, bags, Italian shoes manufacturers. From products of local craftsmen - ceramics and porcelain, clothes from silk and cashmere. A wonderful bottle of wine from Potenza will be a bottle of wine from Alyaniko, a local cheese, olive oil.
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Entertainments, excursions and attractions Potentsy
Cathedral of St. Gerardo, the heavenly patron Potenza, the rise Eden in the 12th century, was almost rebuilt in the 18th century. From the original structure, carved windows and apse remained. The Church of San Francesco in Piazza Mario Pagano (13th c.). Within the walls of the temple is a statue of the Madonna del Terremoto and the tomb of De Grasis
The remains of the medieval castle - the Torre Guevara tower, now used for art exhibitions. On Via Andrea Serrao, in the Palace of Lofredo, formerly the residence of the city's rulers, is the National Archaeological Museum of the Basilicata. Dinu Adamesteanu. From March to October, the museum is open from 9.00 to 20.00, in the winter time - from 14.00 to 20.00. Entrance ticket - EUR 2, 50.
Since the time of the Roman Empire, the ruins of the villa in the Poggio Tre Galli quarter have been preserved. Another archaeological museum, - Il Museo archeologico provinciale - is located on Via Ciccotti, Santa Maria. Opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, from 8.00 to 20.30. Admission is free.
Events
On May 29 there is the Turkish parade - theatrical procession in honor of liberation Potentsi from Turkish rule . On May 30, the day of the memory of the patron of Potenza is celebrated. Gerardo, this day in the city is a festive festival. Throughout the year in each district of the city celebrate the holidays revered by the saints.