San Costantino
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Villages and old townsFree entry

Rivello (Potenza)

San Costantino

San Costantino is a hamlet of Rivello, at about 400 metres above sea level, with a wide view over the Gulf of Policastro. The heart of the village is made up of elegant townhouses.

  • Opening hoursAlways open (outdoor area).
  • AdmissionFree entry.
  • WhereSan Costantino – Rivello (PZ)

What to see

  • The elegant townhouses in the Liberty style (Italian Art Nouveau), built in the early 20th century thanks to remittances from emigrants in Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Spain.
  • The church of San Giuseppe, whose foundation stone was laid in 1909, with 18th-century wooden statues.
  • The panorama over the Gulf of Policastro and the Sirino massif.

How to get there

It is about a 15-minute drive from the centre of Rivello and is well connected to the A3 motorway.

Useful information

  • For walks at altitude: Medichetta and Monte Coccovello.
  • The hamlet is sparsely populated, with many empty houses, so it’s best not to count on local services.

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