Policoro

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Policoro
—  Comune  —
Comune di Policoro
Coat of arms
Policoro Location of Policoro in Italy
Coordinates: 40°12′N 16°40′E / 40.2°N 16.667°E / 40.2; 16.667Coordinates: 40°12′N 16°40′E / 40.2°N 16.667°E / 40.2; 16.667
Country	Italy
Region	Basilicata
Province	Matera (MT)
Area
- Total	67 km2 (25.9 sq mi)
Elevation	25 m (82 ft)
Population (October 31, 2005)
- Total	15,549
- Density	232.1/km2 (601.1/sq mi)
- Demonym	Policoresi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	75025
Dialing code	0835
Patron saint	Madonna of the Bridge
Website	Official website

Policoro (Greek: Polychoron) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the communes of Rotondella, Scanzano Jonico and Tursi. Policoro is a relatively small town of approximately 15,000 inhabitants. Situated on the coast its population swells in the summertime due to an influx of tourists come to enjoy the Lido di Policoro.

Contents 1 History 2 Main sights 3 See also 4 link

[edit] History

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[edit] Main sights

The National Museum of Siritide has a wealth of information on the Greek settlement of Heraclea, the ruins of which lie on the outskirts of the town and can be viewed daily with a minimal charge.

[edit] See also

• Battle of Heraclea

[edit] link

• policoro.eu

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