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Castelmezzano Private Tour: The heart of the Lucanian Dolomites
(3) Reviews
Castelmezzano
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Castelmezzano, surrounded by a rocky landscape, has preserved the original medieval urban layout with houses built on the rock according to the ancient form of terracing, with the roofs in stone slabs.
The walking tour will take you to the discovery of the historical center.
It will be discovered how Castelmezzano at the time of the Crusades was an important stop for the knights who went to the Holy Land.
Here you will also visit the Mother Church of Santa Maria (called dell'Olmo) made of local stone with inside a wooden statue of the Madonna with Child and a wooden baroque altar.
The tour will continue in the village among the palaces built by noble families such as the great ducal pala...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
discover the ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle
Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Lucanian Dolomites
Stroll through the historic center of Castelmezzano
Private walking tour of Castelmezzano with licensed tour guide
Visit the Mother Church of Saint Maria
Admire the noble palaces such as the Ducal Palace of the De Lerma family ( external visit )
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Emilio Caizzo
Piazza Emilio Caizzo square (in front of the Mother Church)
Return
Castelmezzano Private Tour: The heart of the Lucanian Dolomites
(3) Reviews
Castelmezzano
About
Castelmezzano, surrounded by a rocky landscape, has preserved the original medieval urban layout with houses built on the rock according to the ancient form of terracing, with the roofs in stone slabs.
The walking tour will take you to the discovery of the historical center.
It will be discovered how Castelmezzano at the time of the Crusades was an important stop for the knights who went to the Holy Land.
Here you will also visit the Mother Church of Santa Maria (called dell'Olmo) made of local stone with inside a wooden statue of the Madonna with Child and a wooden baroque altar.
The tour will continue in the village among the palaces built by noble families such as the great ducal pala...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
discover the ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle
Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Lucanian Dolomites
Stroll through the historic center of Castelmezzano
Private walking tour of Castelmezzano with licensed tour guide
Visit the Mother Church of Saint Maria
Admire the noble palaces such as the Ducal Palace of the De Lerma family ( external visit )
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Emilio Caizzo
Piazza Emilio Caizzo square (in front of the Mother Church)
Return
Itinerary
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Gradinata Normanna
The Norman staircase of Castelmezzano is a steep path carved into the rock that connects the village to the top of the castle; a narrow and evocative passage, used in medieval times to reach strategic lookout points over the Basento valley.
15 minutes
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Castelmezzano
The historic center of Castelmezzano is a picturesque network of stone houses nestled among the rocks of the Lucanian Dolomites, with narrow alleys, stairways, and scenic views; at its heart stands the Mother Church, dedicated to Santa Maria dell’Olmo, a medieval-origin building that has been renovated several times, featuring a simple interior with some noteworthy artistic elements.
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Ruderi Del Castello Normanno
The ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle of Castelmezzano, located in the highest part of the village, preserve remains of walls, towers, and a staircase carved into the rock; an ancient medieval fortification with a defensive function, today reduced to a few evocative historical and panoramic remains.
