Vulture (region)

The Vulture area is located in the province of Potenza, in the northwestern part of Basilicata ( Southern Italy) region. The area consists of the municipalities Atella, Barile, Ginestra, Melfi, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Rionero together in Vulture, Maschito, Venosa, Ruvo del Monte, and San Fele Rapolla. Landmark and is named after the visible from a distance Mount Vulture (1326 m), a long- extinct volcano.

The very fertile by the volcanic ash soil is not only rich in mineral waters, but also allows the cultivation of vines and olives of high quality. Here is also the most famous award- DOC wine of Basilicata at home, the Aglianico del Vulture.

Among the main attractions include the Mount Vulture, the San Michele abbey and the Laghi di Monticchio (two Maarseen ) and the two castles of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen in Castel Lagopesole ( a district of Avigliano ) and Melfi.