Guardia Perticara
Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia
After the 1980 Irpinia earthquake, this small village 750 metres up in the Val d'Agri set out to restore its old centre to its medieval form. People lived here as early as the 9th century BC, and tombs found at San Vito have shed light on the Oenotrians, the region's ancient inhabitants. The tower on the town crest recalls the seven lookouts that once guarded its land.
Highlights
- The restored medieval centre, rebuilt after the 1980 earthquake
- The Franciscan convent of Sant'Antonio, founded in 1652
- Enotrian grave goods from the 5th century BC, found at San Vito
Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.
Population: 517
Events through the year
- Feast of Saint Nicholas
Dates follow the traditional patterns described on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage: check locally before you travel.
Based on Wikipedia (Guardia Perticara) (CC BY-SA).
Specialities of Basilicata
Typical of the region rather than of this village.
- LucanicaCured meat
- Lagane e ceciDishWide pasta with chickpeas and peeled tomatoes, the brigand's dish
- Pecorino di FilianoCheese
Based on Wikipedia (Cuisine of Basilicata) (CC BY-SA).
Where to sleep
No places to stay are mapped within 3 km.
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Nearby member villages
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- Castelmezzano · 19 km
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