Archaeological sites
Venosa (Potenza)
Jewish Catacombs
The Jewish catacombs of Venosa date from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. They were discovered in 1853 and studied from 1974. They lie on the Maddalena hill, on the edge of town.
- Opening hoursOpening times vary: ask at the Archaeological Park.
- AdmissionCheck on site.
- WhereCollina della Maddalena – Venosa (PZ)
What to see
- The corridors with burials and Jewish iconography.
- The structure beside them with Christian burials, evidence of coexistence between Jews and Christians.
How to get there
Reached by car from the centre, on the Maddalena hill.
Useful information
Opening times are not fixed: ask beforehand at the Archaeological Park or the Venosa tourist office.
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