Cheap Flights to Potenza

Located in southern Italy’s Basilicata region, the provincial town of Potenza attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is a large city with an area exceeding 170 sq km. Despite the ravages of World War II and a series of earthquakes, you can still find many places worth interest in the city located in Basento valley.

To reach this city in Italy, you can access the Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport. You can find some cheap flights to Potenza and it is about 87 km from the city.

Majority of places of tourist interest are located close to the city center. The picturesque roads make walking a truly enjoyable experience. Another option is hiring cycles or scooters during your stay in Potenza. The Duomo of San Gerardo enjoys lots of footfalls throughout the year. The cathedral was set up way back in the 12th century. The interiors are beautiful and the edifice underwent a major renovation in 18th century.

Another important religious building in the city is the Church of San Francesco with a 13th century origin. It’s amazing interiors and bell tower make it worth a visit. Another tourist draw is the ancient Torre Guevara. The castle accompanying it does not exist now. It has an amazing build style and is used mostly for exhibitions. The church of San Michele built in Romanesque style should also be on your sightseeing list.

Tourists in Potenza throng the palazzo Loffredo which was made in the 17th century as a royal abode. It now houses the national archeological museum. There was a time when the city was surrounded by massive walls to protect from invasion. The walls have succumbed to the test of time but you can still witness the grand gates. The three remaining gates are Porta S. Gerardo, Porta S. Giovanni and Porta S. Luca. Some tourists also like to explore the Roman ruins at the city’s Poggio Tre Galli area. These amazing edifices and cheap flights to Potenza make it suitable for a visit.

Potenza has a lot of Bed & Breakfast setups and regular hotels. You may pick one of the hotels in Potenza located in the center of the city.