Villages and old townsFree entry
Castelluccio Superiore (Potenza)
Historic Centre of Castelluccio Superiore
The historic centre of Castelluccio Superiore is perched on a spur that overlooks the Mercure valley, and was built using the medieval technique of incastellamento (fortified settlement). The village sits at about 680 metres above sea level, with its highest point at 750 metres.
- Opening hoursAlways visitable (outdoor area).
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereCentro storico – Castelluccio Superiore (PZ)
What to see
- The alleyways and the eight vicinati (neighbourhoods): Campaner’, Chiazz’, Grutticeddr’, Petalong’, Postcastiddr’, Santu Lij’, Sol’i punzijen’ and Timbon’.
- Porta Castello, the highest part, where the Sanseverino castle once stood: a few ruins remain.
- The historic palazzi in the centre.
- Piazza Plebiscito and the mother church.
How to get there
It is in Castelluccio Superiore, in the village perched above the Mercure valley: you can drive there and then continue on foot through the alleyways.
Useful information
- It can be visited on foot all year round, so wear comfortable shoes for the climbs and steps.
- The village is partly depopulated, which makes it all the more atmospheric.
- Nearby: the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Soccorso.
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