Pietrapertosa
I live perched over a thousand meters above sea level.
They say I am one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
My stone houses blend with the majestic peaks of the Lucanian Dolomites, creating a high mountain landscape that tells ancient stories.
My neighborhood Arabata, with its Arab origins, has a unique architecture and fascinates anyone who walks its stairways and alleys.
My history is marked by different influences: from the Greeks to the Romans, from the Lombards to the Normans. Each civilization has left an indelible mark, visible in the winding streets, in the churches and in the remains of my Norman-Swabian castle, which dominates the landscape offering breathtaking views.
But it is in my embrace with the sky that lies one of the most exciting experiences: the Flight of the Angel.
Imagine flying, suspended from a steel cable, over valleys and rocky peaks, just like Icarus did in his daring attempt to touch the sun.
Here, between me and the nearby Castelmezzano, you can experience a unique sensation, with the wind that touches your face.
You can admire from above the wild beauty of the nature below.
I invite you to walk my paths, discover my traditions and let yourself be fascinated by my timeless atmosphere.
Come visit me, live me and fly!
Pietrapertosa
About Pietrapertosa
What to see?
- The Norman-Swabian castle, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Lucanian Dolomites
- The Church of San Giacomo Maggiore, with its frescoes and sacred art works
- Convent of San Francesco, founded in 1474
- The ancient dwellings dug into the rock in the Arabata district
What to do?
- The Flight of the Angel, a unique flight experience between Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano
- the Path of the Seven Stones, a path that unites the two towns and comes to life between stories of witches and tales handed down over time
- Explore the hiking trails that cross the Lucanian Dolomites
- Taste the local cuisine in the typical restaurants of the village
What is the Flight of the Angel and how long is it?
The Flight of the Angel is an attraction that allows you to make, attached to a steel cable, a breathtaking crossing between the villages of Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano, offering an adrenaline-filled experience and spectacular views of the Lucanian Dolomites. There are two routes, round trip between the villages, and they are over 1400 meters long each, for a total of almost 3 kilometers of flight in the sky.
Where to sleep?
Pietrapertosa can accommodate numerous tourists in the accommodation facilities in the historic center
Where to eat?
The typical restaurants and trattorias offer dishes based on local products and Lucanian cuisine piatti a base di prodotti del territorio e della cucina lucana
What to see in the surrounding area?
- The village of Castelmezzano, also included among the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”
- The Regional Park of Gallipoli Cognato and the Lucanian Dolomites, with its rich biodiversity
Where to learn more about Pietrapertosa?
For further information, visit the Italian Wikipedia page on Pietrapertosa
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