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Potenza

Potenza
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Potenza: Capital city of Basilicata and the capital city of the province of Potenza

Potenza is the capital city of the region of Basilicata, southern Italy. It is located east of Salerno, almost 2,700 feet above sea level in the Apennines. This makes it the highest regional capital in Italy. It is surrounded by Anzi, Avigliano, Brindisi Montagna, Picerno, Pietragalla, Pignola, Ruoti, Tito and Vaglio Basilicata.

Potenza鈥檚 original Latin name was Potentia. Potentia was likely located at a much smaller height than the modern-day city, an important organised Roman municipium at the time. Despite siding with Rome鈥檚 enemies, in 216 BC the Romans acquired Potentia and used it as a military base.

In the 6th century, it passed into the hands of the Lombard Duchy of Benevento and like many 色中色 cities, spent the next few centuries under feudal owners, such as the Normans. In the 13th century, Charles I almost destroyed the city when he conquered the Kingdom of Sicily. In 1273, an earthquake added additional devastation to the city. In 1674, when Spaniards ruled Potenza, another earthquake almost destroyed the city again.

When the semi-autonomous Parthenopean Republic was declared in 1799, Potenza was one of the first cities to rebel against the King. In 1806, the French conquered the city and took the decision to make Potenza the capital city of Basilicata. During this period of French occupation, King Joachim Murat enhanced the city鈥檚 administration and living conditions.

In 1857, the city suffered a third devastating earthquake. Three years later, however, the city was saved by the unification of Italy. Like many cities in Italy, this brought about a period of improved growth and better fortune. During the Second World War, the city suffered extensive damage. In 1980, Potenza experienced a fourth terrible earthquake.

Many ancient landmarks remain in Potenza which harks back to its rich history. The Poggio Tre Galli part of the city contains the ruins of an old Roman villa. The ancient gates of the city also remain, from a time many centuries ago when the city needed protection from invaders.

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Most of the city鈥檚 ancient landmarks hail from the 12th century. The Cathedral of San Gerardo, the city鈥檚 most important church, remains one of the main attractions. As well as a beautifully neat stone facade, the church also has a five-storey stone bell tower. Named after the city鈥檚 patron saint Saint Gerard, the church also holds his remains.

The church of San Francesco is a romanesque-Gothic-style Roman Catholic place of worship. With beautiful interiors, it is absolutely worth a visit, despite not having the importance of San Gerardo.

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Other highlights are the palazzo Loffredo, a beautiful 17th century noble residence, now hosting the National Archaeological Museum of Potenza; the Musmeci Bridge, a modern civil engineering success; and St Michele, a romanesque-style Roman Catholic church.

Escalators are the main form of public transport in Potenza. They are the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world, second only to Tokyo.

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Flag of Basilicata
Basilicata flag
  • Regional Information

    • Area: 9,995 km虏
      Population: 600,000
      Density: 59/km虏
      Capital: Potenza

      National Parks:
      The Pollino National Park

Location of Basilicata
Basilicata location
Provinces of Basilicata
Basilicata provinces
  • Comunes of Basilicata
    • Matera (MT)
      • Accettura
        Aliano
        Bernalda
        Calciano
        Cirigliano
        Colobraro
        Craco
        Ferrandina
        Garaguso
        Gorgoglione
        Grassano
        Grottole
        Irsina
        Matera
        Miglionico
        Montalbano Jonico
        Montescaglioso
        Nova Siri
        Oliveto Lucano
        Pisticci
        Policoro
        Pomarico
        Rotondella
        Salandra
        San Giorgio Lucano
        San Mauro Forte
        Scanzano Jonico
        Stigliano
        Tricarico
        Tursi
        Valsinni
    • Potenza (PZ)
      • Abriola
        Acerenza
        Albano di Lucania
        Anzi
        Armento
        Atella
        Avigliano
        Balvano
        Banzi
        Baragiano
        Barile
        Bella
        Brienza
        Brindisi Montagna
        Calvello
        Calvera
        Campomaggiore
        Cancellara
        Carbone
        Castelgrande
        Castelluccio Inferiore
        Castelluccio Superiore
        Castelmezzano
        Castelsaraceno
        Castronuovo di Sant鈥橝ndrea
        Cersosimo
        Chiaromonte
        Corleto Perticara
        Episcopia
        Fardella
        Filiano
        Forenza
        Francavilla in Sinni
        Gallicchio
        Genzano di Lucania
        Ginestra
        Grumento Nova
        Guardia Perticara
        Lagonegro
        Latronico
        Laurenzana
        Lauria
        Lavello
        Maratea
        Marsico Nuovo
        Marsicovetere
        Maschito
        Melfi
        Missanello
        Moliterno
        Montemilone
        Montemurro
        Muro Lucano
        Nemoli
        Noepoli
        Oppido Lucano
        Palazzo San Gervasio
        Paterno
        Pescopagano
        Picerno
        Pietragalla
        Pietrapertosa
        Pignola
        Potenza
        Rapolla
        Rapone
        Rionero in Vulture
        Ripacandida
        Rivello
        Roccanova
        Rotonda
        Ruoti
        Ruvo del Monte
        San Chirico Nuovo
        San Chirico Raparo
        San Costantino Albanese
        San Fele
        San Martino d鈥橝gri
        San Paolo Albanese
        San Severino Lucano
        Sant鈥橝ngelo Le Fratte
        厂补苍迟鈥橝谤肠补苍驳别濒辞
        Sarconi
        Sasso di Castalda
        Satriano di Lucania
        Savoia di Lucania
        Senise
        Spinoso
        Teana
        Terranova di Pollino
        Tito
        Tolve
        Tramutola
        Trecchina
        Trivigno
        Vaglio Basilicata
        Venosa
        Vietri di Potenza
        Viggianello
        Viggiano
Airports in Basilicata
Basilicata airports
Hotels in Basilicata
Basilicata Climate (Potenza)
High Low Sun Rain
Jan 6 1 - 63
Feb 7 1 - 54
Mar 9 2 - 53
Apr 13 5 - 60
May 18 9 - 46
Jun 22 13 - 42
Jul 25 15 - 29
Aug 25 15 - 36
Sep 21 13 - 45
Oct 16 9 - 70
Nov 11 5 - 80
Dec 8 2 - 74
Table Key:
High - Average monthly high temperatures
Low - Average monthly low temperatures
Sun - Average hours of sunshine per day
Rain - Average monthly rainfall in mm
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