BASILICATA

The name Basilicata probably derives from the Greek word basilikòs, a testament to the strong Byzantine influence on the region during the Middle Ages. In fact, the area was a favored destination for Basilian monks, drawn by the beauty and silence of its remote landscapes—places seen as a refuge from worldliness and sin. Centuries later, Basilicata has retained much of its original charm: still little-known and often underestimated, it remains one of Italy’s most surprising and genuinely captivating regions.