Bernalda

Bernalda is a municipality in the province of Matera in the region of Basilicata.

In Bernalda live 12,350 inhabitants (as at 31 December 2012). The town is located 40 km south of Matera. The neighboring municipalities are Ginosa ( TA), and Montescaglioso Pisticci.

Bernalda lies on the railway line Taranto to Potenza. The journey time is 60 minutes to Taranto, to Potenza 90 minutes.

The origin of the place lies in the middle ages. Bernalda formed around the castle. The place was called originally Camarda, 1497 but was assigned by King Alfonso II Bernardino de Bernaudo and renamed Bernalda.

In the area of the village is the colony of Metaponto Bernalda founded by Achaean settlers.

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