{"id":10766,"date":"2019-10-24T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogitalo.sitebysite.it\/?p=10766"},"modified":"2023-07-06T11:39:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T09:39:16","slug":"what-to-see-in-potenza-and-where-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/italian-food\/what-to-see-in-potenza-and-where-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Potenza and where to eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

A destination normally overlooked by classic tourist circuits, nevertheless,\u00a0Potenza\u00a0<\/strong>is a city with a charm all its own, perched in the mountains and distinguished by an aura of discretion and solemnity. Its past is less turbulent than other more prominent centers; you can still discern its legacy in the quiet corners, in the long-established stores, and in the remains of\u00a0monuments and towers<\/strong>\u00a0that have survived the many earthquakes that have afflicted the area.<\/p>\n

If you feel like discovering it, the city will generously repay you with numerous surprises: take off with us and discover\u00a0what to see in Potenza\u00a0<\/strong>(and\u00a0where to eat\u00a0<\/strong>the best typical specialties!).<\/p>\n

First stop: Piazza Pagano in Potenza<\/h2>\n

Cominciamo il nostro tour di Potenza dalla piazza centrale, quella piazza Mario Pagano<\/strong> allestita originariamente nel 1800 e arricchita in tempi recenti da interventi di importanti architetti tra cui Gae Aulenti<\/strong>. Elegante e raffinata, godibile anche di sera grazie all\u2019illuminazione ben progettata, vi si affacciano il Teatro Stabile<\/strong> e il Palazzo del Governo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Places to visit in Potenza: the Cathedral of San Gerardo<\/h2>\n

Religious buildings always tell a lot about the place where they are erected: that is why you cannot pass by Potenza without a visit to its Cathedral, the\u00a0Cathedral of San Gerardo della Porta<\/strong>, located at the highest point of the city. Consecrated in the 12th century, it has a very plain exterior but an interior rich in decorations and frescoes. Equally fascinating, although built in a completely different style, is the simple and rustic church of\u00a0San Michele Arcangelo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The National Archaeological Museum of Potenza<\/h2>\n

We also suggest a visit to the\u00a0National Archaeological Museum \u201cDinu Adamesteanu\u201d<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0where you can admire a wide selection of artifacts from all over Basilicata, including grave goods,<\/strong>armor, jewelry, and objects of daily use from the first centuries BC.<\/p>\n

What to see in Potenza (and what to buy!): Via Pretoria<\/h2>\n

Not to be missed \u2013 a walk on\u00a0Via Pretoria<\/strong>, the city’s main street, full of ancient buildings and shops where you can enjoy some\u00a0great shopping<\/strong>! This pedestrian street is always full of people and comes alive especially during city festivals.<\/p>\n

The Guevara Tower in Potenza<\/h2>\n

The only visible part of the ancient city castle, no longer in existence, the\u00a0Torre Guevara<\/strong>\u00a0is a defensive bastion built around the\u00a0ninth century<\/strong>. Twenty meters high and spread over three floors, it is located in the historic center and is now used as an art gallery and cultural facility.Where to eat in Potenza: the downtown restaurants<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In Potenza, you can also savor the best\u00a0Lucanian culinary specialties<\/strong>, including cured meats, cheeses and the mythical raw peppers, washed down with Aglianico wine. But where to eat these delicacies? We particularly recommend that you treat yourself to lunch or dinner at\u00a0Antiche Torri\u00a0<\/strong>Restaurant or\u00a0Trattoria da Peppe<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>If, on the other hand, you want to buy some edible souvenirs to take home with you, you can stop by the\u00a0Piaceri Lucani<\/strong>\u00a0deli.<\/p>\n

\"Cosa

\u00a9 Giorgio L. Rutigliano<\/p><\/div>\n

To Potenza with Italo<\/h2>\n

Ready to encounter the surprising beauty of\u00a0Potenza<\/strong>? With\u00a0Italo<\/strong>, you can reach the city in a convenient and simple way, taking advantage of the high-speed train and Itabus combination service. From the Naples Afragola station, you can get to Potenza by bus<\/a>\u00a0or even continue on to the wonderful\u00a0Sassi di Matera<\/a>: in the latter case, consider our suggestions on the best\u00a0trattorias to eat<\/a>\u00a0at and the Lido di Metaponto, among the most beautiful\u00a0beaches in Matera!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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