Private Guided Tour of Venosa, the City of Horace
A Journey Through Time: The Archaeological Area of Venosa Explore the fascinating archaeological area of Venosa, which holds the remains of the Latin colony of Venusia. A dive into history that spans the Republican and Medieval periods, with impressive public complexes and lively residential quarters. Discover a domus rich in extraordinary mosaics and be enchanted by the ancient thermal baths. Abbey of the Holy Trinity: A Masterpiece of History and Spirituality Visit the Abbey of the Holy Trinity, beautifully restored to reveal its different construction phases. This place of worship will not only captivate you with its architecture, but also offer a profound experience of spirituality and history. Venosa Archaeological Museum: Treasures from the Past End your tour at the Venosa Archaeological Museum, housed in the picturesque Aragonese castle. An unmissable journey that will lead you to discover the history of the Latin colony and the civilizations that shaped the region.
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Where this sits in Matera
Matera is about 1 hr 14 min by road from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport. A city carved into a ravine and lived in for nine thousand years, abandoned within living memory and now extraordinary again. Unlike anywhere else in Italy, and worth the detour south it takes to reach.
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