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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Basilicate, Italy · Europe
Montescaglioso is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ginosa, 55km from Castellana Grotte.
Montescaglioso is a town located in Basilicate, Italy. With a population of 9,205, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Montescaglioso 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 Montescaglioso to your route.
Ginosa (Barese: Genòse) is a small town and comune in the province of Taranto, Apulia, southern Italy.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Montescaglioso.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Montescaglioso.
Montescaglioso offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Montescaglioso with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Montescaglioso as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Montescaglioso is located in Basilicate, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.5502 latitude, 16.6654 longitude.
Montescaglioso has a population of approximately 9,205 people, making it a town in Italy.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Montescaglioso as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Montescaglioso. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
Full driving guide for Italy6 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Two ancient cave-dwelling districts carved into the ravine of Matera, inhabited since the Paleolithic and now a UNESCO site.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
An ancient city in Basilicata carved into limestone gorges, with cave dwellings (Sassi) continuously inhabited for over 9,000 years.
14 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Ghost town abandoned in 1963 after a landslide, its Norman tower and gutted palazzi still crowning a clay ridge above the Basento badlands. Visitable on guided hard-hat tours; a favourite film set from The Passion of the Christ to 007.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular system of underground caves in Puglia featuring the White Cave, a dazzling chamber of alabaster-white stalactites.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO-listed town in Puglia containing over 1,500 trulli, unique whitewashed stone huts with conical dry-stone roofs.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Montescaglioso.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning