A magical village in Basilicata, where it feels like entering a fantasy book, A location to discover as soon as possible, organizing a dream trip to Basilicata.
When fantasy surpasses reality it is truly surprising and completely captivating. And this is exactly what happens when traveling towards the Basilicata and in particular towards a place that seems to have come out of a fantasy book. But not just any book, because this one village in Basilicata remember the magnificent Shire told in “The Lord of the Rings”.
A destination full of charm that will win you over from the first moment of your journey to this extraordinary region and its hidden beauties. A journey that will take you to discover this beautiful and particular location, where the past merges with the present and where you can be overwhelmed by its atmospheres that make your imagination fly.
A dream village in Basilicata
A tour to this village in Basilicata which is also a journey between ancient traditions of the region, where you can take a leap back in time and where you can dedicate yourself to moments of pure relaxation and absolute amazement right from your very first arrival.
A village in Basilicata whose name derives from two words, Stone because the country was founded on rock, and Galla from the Greek “gal” which means white stone or from the late Latin “gallandus”, which means fortified. In short, a unique village that is worth discovering.
A place that is a succession of small and characteristic alleys, which climb towards the highest point of the village itself where the bell tower is located which dominates the entire location and its beauties. But why is this village in Basilicata compared to the extraordinary County of “The Lord of the Rings”?
The village of Basilicata similar to the County
Because of the ancient millstones that are still found here today. Some fascinating structures, which were once used for pressing and processing grape fermentation (the term “Millstone”, in fact, indicates the act of pressing of the grapes). A very important one historical heritage and cultural heritage of Basilicata and which, precisely because of their architecture, recall the Smial characteristics narrated in Tolkien’s masterpiece, the typical Hobbit homes, dug under the hills and in harmony with the landscape of the County.
Once upon a time, in fact, every local family built their own mill, digging fermentation tanks directly into the tuffso much so that today there are around 100 of these structures, which enriches them like a real one artwork this absolutely extraordinary village in Basilicata.
Let’s talk about Pietragalla, a true beauty to discover and take a journey with your imagination. But also a village in Basilicata which is a true treasure, in which to admire the beauty of its castle, which today is known as Palazzo Ducale, or entering its beautiful Church of San Teodosio, protector from natural disasters. Two symbols of the village absolutely not to be missed.
A small pearl of the region which is also known for being the City of wine, strong in its long winemaking tradition and its testimonies over time, and which can still be enjoyed today. A village in Basilicata that is truly worth it and that will win you over from the first glance, transporting you to fantastic worlds from which it will be difficult to want to return.
