Latronico Thermal Baths and Earth Cinema

History

Near the springs, in the Grotte di Calda (Calda Caves), traces of human settlement dating back to the Mesolithic have been found. The thermal waters began to be exploited during the Fascist era.

What to see

• The thermal park, whose waters are said to be beneficial for respiratory conditions.
• Earth Cinema (Cinema di Terra) by artist Anish Kapoor, in the thermal park: a concrete cut into the ground, entered from two sides, which frames the view all the way to Monte Alpi. It is part of the ArtePollino project.
• The Grotte di Calda, with their prehistoric traces.

How to get there

By car from Latronico, just a few kilometres from the town.

Useful information

• For opening hours and services at the baths, check the Terme Lucane website (termelucane.it).
• In town: the historic centre and the Basilica of Sant’Egidio.