Archeonaut - APT Basilicata

ARCHEONAUT RECOMMENDS:Helmet of the BasileusAn archaeological park,the “Basileus Archeopark”,has been dedicated to thefigure of the Basilieus. Itwas opened in 2008 onthe outskirts of Baragiano,in the locality of ToppoSant’Antonio, in what wasthe ancient site of thesettlement. From the plateauon which it was established,it enjoyed a strategic positioncompared to that of otherLucanian populations andwas well connected withboth the Etruscan andGreek populations alongthe Tyrrhenian and Ioniccoasts, thanks to the vicinityof the river Platano and itstributaries.The burial ground of thewarrior prince, who was acontemporary of Pythagoras,was discoveredin the place where theArcheopark’s adventuroustour is now located. 2,500years later, you can now enjoyscenic displays, riddles, andreconstructions of a worldof valiant warriors and bravewomen.How to reach BaragianoBY TRAINInfo: www.trenitalia.comBY PLANENAPLES AIRPORT distance: 150 km. Info: +39 081 7896111BY CARA3 SALERNO-REGGIO CALABRIA exit at Sicignano and proceed along the SSBasentana, exit at PicernoA1 FLORENCE-ROME: proceed as far as Caserta, take the A30 Caserta-Salernomotorway, then the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria, exit at Sicignano-Potenza andthen continue along SS Basentana, exit at PicernoInfo: www.autostrade.itBY BUSwww.ibus.itArchaeological AreaBaragianoGPS: N 40° 40’ 45’’ E 15° 35’ 40’’82 83