Vulture (region)
The Vulture (sometimes Vulture-Melfese or Vulture-Alto Bradano) is a geographical and historical subregion of Italy that lies in the Province of Potenza, Basilicata region.
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The area comprises the communal territories of Atella, Barile, Ginestra, Melfi, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Rionero in Vulture, Maschito, Venosa, Ruvo del Monte, Rapone, and San Fele. The name of the area is given by the most prominent landmark Monte Vulture (1,326 m), an extinct volcano.
The fertile volcanic soil allows for the cultivation of excellent grapes and olives and is rich in mineral waters. The most famous DOC wine of Basilicata is the Aglianico del Vulture. Among the sights to visit are the two lakes of Monticchio within the volcano and the two castles of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen at Castel Lagopesole and Melfi.
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Media related to Vulture at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian)/(English)/(German) Portal for the Vulture area
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