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Banzi

Basilicate, Italy · Europe

About Banzi

Banzi sits on the route: 15 minutes from Palazzo San Gervasio, 33km from Castel del Monte.

Banzi is a town located in Basilicate, Italy. With a population of 1,381, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Banzi 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 Banzi to your route.

About Banzi

Banzi (Lucano: Bànze) is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, southern Italy. Called Bantia in antiquity, it was the site of the find of the bronze tablet known as the Tabula Bantina, which contains a fragment of the ancient Oscan language.

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Where is Banzi located?

Banzi is located in Basilicate, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.8606 latitude, 16.0098 longitude.

What is the population of Banzi?

Banzi has a population of approximately 1,381 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,381
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Basilicate
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.8606, 16.0098

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 Banzi

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

33 km · about 40 min 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.

37 km · about 40 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.

55 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

cathedral

Trani Cathedral

A luminous Romanesque cathedral rising right at the water's edge of Trani's harbour on the Adriatic.

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 Banzi.

Genzano di Lucania

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 5,736

Palazzo San Gervasio

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 4,917

Acerenza

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 2,214

Oppido Lucano

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 3,624

Forenza

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 1,831

Spinazzola

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 6,613

Maschito

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 1,611

Cancellara

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 1,312

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