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Acerenza

Basilicate, Italy · Europe

About Acerenza

Acerenza sits on the route: 10 minutes from Oppido Lucano, 43km from Castel del Monte.

Acerenza is a town located in Basilicate, Italy. With a population of 2,214, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Acerenza sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acerenza to your route.

About Acerenza

Acerenza Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Acerenza, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e San Canio) is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and to Saint Canius in the town of Acerenza, in the province of Potenza and the region of Basilicata, Italy. It is the seat of the

Read more Archbishop of Acerenza. It was declared a minor basilica in 1956. The cathedral is one of the most notable Romanesque structures in this part of Italy.

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Where is Acerenza located?

Acerenza is located in Basilicate, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7939 latitude, 15.9381 longitude.

What is the population of Acerenza?

Acerenza has a population of approximately 2,214 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,214
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Basilicate
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.7939, 15.9381

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Acerenza

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Castelmezzano

Village wedged into the jagged sandstone spires of the Dolomiti Lucane, linked to neighbouring Pietrapertosa by the Volo dell'Angelo zipline that flies 120 km/h across the gorge. The SP13 approach through the rock gateway is unforgettable.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Castel del Monte

A 13th-century octagonal castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in Puglia, renowned for its unique geometric design.

43 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Sassi di Matera

Two ancient cave-dwelling districts carved into the ravine of Matera, inhabited since the Paleolithic and now a UNESCO site.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Matera

An ancient city in Basilicata carved into limestone gorges, with cave dwellings (Sassi) continuously inhabited for over 9,000 years.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Acerenza.

Oppido Lucano

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 3,624

Cancellara

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 1,312

Pietragalla

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 2,439

Banzi

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,381

Genzano di Lucania

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 5,736

Forenza

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,831

Tolve

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 3,361

Vaglio Basilicata

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 1,534

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