Occupying part of the instep of Italy's boot, the region of Basilicata has an exceptional range of scenery. Throughout the region are medieval castles and picturesque towns.Along with the historical core of Potenza and the Sassi of Matera, where entire neighborhoods are carved into time mottled rock, Basilicata has many intriguing sights.Among them are its churches and abbeys, the splendid medieval abbey of Sant' Angelo at Montescaglioso, the cathedrals in Acerenza and Melfi, and the ruined abbey of the Santissima Trinita. Basilicata is also rich in archeological sites.
