Basilicata, also called Lucania, is among the most fascinating and mystical regions in Italy. The jewel in the crown is Matera, the ‘City of Stones’, with its stone houses and rock caves, which have been the set of many a film. But also the villages of Castelmezzano, Pietrapertosa or Policoro are no less impressive in terms of architectural beauty. Basilicata offers visitors a wide range of experiences to be enjoyed in the heart of nature: from the Flight of the Angel in the Lucanian Dolomites to a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Maratea, there are many tourist attractions on offer in Basilicata, rich in enchanting landscapes, to be explored by trekking or canoeing along the river or at the foot of waterfalls.