Castelmezzano Private Tour: The heart of the Lucanian Dolomites Discount Tickets

Overview

Castelmezzano, surrounded by a rocky landscape, has preserved the original medieval urban layout with houses built on the rock according to the ancient form of terracing, with the roofs in stone slabs. The walking tour will take you to the discovery of the historical center. It will be discovered how Castelmezzano at the time of the Crusades was an important stop for the knights who went to the Holy Land. Here you will also visit the Mother Church of Santa Maria (called dell'Olmo) made of local stone with inside a wooden statue of the Madonna with Child and a wooden baroque altar. The tour will continue in the village among the palaces built by noble families such as the great ducal palace of De Lerma, the last lords of Castelmezzano. The tour will end with a visit to the ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle and the narrow and very steep Norman staircase, the staircase was dug into the rock to lead the soldiers to a high place to watch over the fortress

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Piazza Emilio Caizzo square (in front of the Mother Church)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

discover the ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Lucanian Dolomites

Stroll through the historic center of Castelmezzano

Private walking tour of Castelmezzano with licensed tour guide

Visit the Mother Church of Saint Maria

Admire the noble palaces such as the Ducal Palace of the De Lerma family ( external visit )

Exclusion

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels