Brienza

Brienza is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

History and legends

Caracciolo’s Castle on top of a rocky spurdominates the Melandro valley. This former Angevin fortress, now only a ruin rises sheer from the river Pergola. Recently restored and Monument of Architectural Interest since 1900, the manor retains fragments of its original flooring and two statues, bearing witness to its past.

In summer, the village and the castle are the ideal scenario to hold events and historical commemorations, with exhibitions, concerts, parades and themed evenings.

Medieval village

The village of Brienza is one of the most interesting Medieval sites in Basilicata. Many churches enrich the artistic and cultural heritage of the area and bear witness to the way in which religion used (and still uses) to dictate the rhythm the daily life of the inhabitants of Basilicata. The most interesting sacred rites take place during the feast of the Holy Crucifix (first Sunday of May and third Sunday of September), celebrated through the representation of the “Incontro” and the “Volo dell’Angelo”.