Irsina
Irsina is an agricultural town built on the Bradano river on the border between the region of Basilicata and Puglia. The town boasts an important 13th Century cathedral and the remains of a Norman castle.
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IrsinaIrsina is an agricultural town built on the Bradano river on the border between the region of Basilicata and Puglia. The town boasts an important 13th Century cathedral and the remains of a Norman castle. |
| Description | Terre D’Irsina is an agricultural town, formerly an important Byzantine fortified hamlet, built on the Bradano river on the border between the region of Basilicata and Puglia. The town boasts an important 13th Century cathedral which was partly rebuilt at the end of the 18th Century and the remains of a Norman castle which have since been incorporated into the crypt of the former monastery of San Francesco. The town of Terre D’Irsina and its surrounding areas offer infinite rural and cultural activities centred around the many local traditions, gastronomical delicacies and wines. For those seeking a relaxed occupation beyond that offered by the village and its traditional activities, heading to the nearby beach or soaking in the nearby thermal baths or embarking on exciting culinary or wine discoveries are an attractive option. The external restructuring of the medial hamlet has been promoted by the local city council over the years and this will be followed by the internal restoration works to be carried out on each house that is purchased. The village is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Bari airport (Ryanair), 2 hours 15 minutes from Brindisi, forty minutes from the beach, and twenty minutes from the bustling town of Sassi di Matera, a Unesco protected heritage site where Mel Gibson filmed his film the passion of Christ. We highly recommend a visit to Irsina to select a property for yourself, and if you would like to know more, please visit the website here : Sustainable tourism property venture in Southern Italy | |
| Province | Matera | |
| Region | Basilicata | |
| Local Facilities | The village is forty minutes from the beach, and twenty minutes from the bustling town of Sassi di Matera. | |
| Tourist Attractions | Sassi di Matera is a Unesco protected heritage site where Mel Gibson filmed his film the passion of Christ. The medieval hamlet is a starting point for numerous activities and attractions, for thousands of itineraries ranging from those focusing on medieval archeology, thermal baths, wine buying, production and tasting, to those wishing to learn more about traditional arts like cooking, ceramics and needlepoint. Terre D’Irsina is in a delightful area of Italy that is sprinkled with castles, aristocratic palazzos and delightful locations soaked in history and tradition, ridged with hills and valleys and marked by the ancient trails. The lands surrounding Terre D’Irsina are completely intact, untouched by the massive urbanization and industrialization common to most rural areas in Italy and Europe today. Here, visitors can wander around and re-discover ancient worlds, visit abbeys and monasteries reminiscent of times gone by, enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine and wine, bask in the sun, and fill their time with exciting sports and cultural activities. This combination of factors make Terre D’Irsina a unique holiday location where home buyers can go to switch off and recharge their batteries. | |
| Transport | Excellent road system | |
| Airports | Bari (Ryanair) about 1 hour 15 minutes | |
| Population | 5732 | |
| Distances to Towns | Bari (87) | |
| Directions | We recommend using ViaMichelin for directions to Irsina. | |
| Properties in this area | IBA1847 Casa della Taverna (Sold) | |