Easter in Italy is a perfect moment to travel
Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples - ideal in spring, with almonds in bloom. Modica, Ragusa and Noto - Baroque cities with spectacular landscapes and artisan chocolate. Easter events: Procession of the mysteries of Trapani (one of the most famous in Italy, lasts 24 hours!). 2. Puglia What to see: LECCE - The "Florence of the South" with a wonderful baroque historic center. Alberobello and the trulli - magical and perfect for a day trip. Ostuni and the Itria Valley - White countries and hilly postcard landscapes. Easter events: In Noicattaro and Francavilla Fontana there are ancient rites with hooded confraternities, really exciting.
Basilicata What to see: Matera - The stones are spectacular, especially at dawn or sunset. At Easter the re -enactments of the passion are very touching. Craco - A super suggestive ghost village, ideal for photographers or those looking for something alternative. 4. Campania What to see: NAPLES - Live city, perfect for Easter. Do not miss a Neapolitan pastiera or a trip to Procida or Ischia. Amalfi Coast - Amalfi, Ravello and Positano already begin to fill with sun and colors in this period. Easter events: The "Madonna who runs away" in Sulmona (near but a little further north, in Abruzzo) is a unique event.
Basilicata, one of the lesser-known regions of southern Italy, holds within its territory a fundamental part of the history of Magna Graecia. Although the region is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, its medieval villages and popular traditions, it is precisely in its soil that the traces of one of the most fascinating and influential civilizations of antiquity are hidden. Magna Graecia, the name used to refer to the Greek colonies founded along the coasts of southern Italy, has left an indelible mark on this corner of the earth as well.
Magna Graecia: A Millenary Legacy Magna Graecia, which had its peak between the 8th and 5th centuries BC, saw the settlement of the Greeks on the southern and western coasts of the Italian peninsula, from Campania to Calabria and Sicily. These colonies were not just simple commercial or agricultural outposts: they represented a center of culture, art, philosophy and science that would have a profound impact on the development of future civilizations. Traces of Magna Graecia in Basilicata In the Lucanian territory there are many archaeological sites that testify to the passage of the Greeks and the influence of their culture. One of the most important is **Metaponto**
