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Maratea Superiore (Castle ruins)
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Maratea (Potenza)

Maratea Superiore (Castle ruins)

Maratea Superiore, also called «il Castello», is the ruined old town on Monte San Biagio, above Maratea. It was abandoned after the Napoleonic siege of 1806.

  • Opening hoursFree access.
  • AdmissionFree entry.
  • WhereMonte San Biagio – Maratea (PZ)
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What to see

  • The ruins of the houses and churches of the old settlement.
  • The view over the gulf.
  • The nearby Basilica of San Biagio.

How to get there

Drive up towards Monte San Biagio and continue on foot among the ruins.

Useful information

Wear comfortable shoes: paths among the ruins can be uneven. The position shown on the site is approximate.

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