Visita Castelgrande
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A Journey through the Cosmos
A journey through the cosmos around the Castelgrande astronomical observatory on Mount Toppo: together with the Astrodomus, it is meant to offer a playful and…
Stargazing evening: the Moon and the planets
An evening at the telescope with the astronomy centre staff, observing the Moon and the visible planets.
Local flavours festival
A day dedicated to local products and traditional recipes, with stalls and tastings.
Historic centre walk
A short walking loop through the historic centre, the village church and the viewpoint.
Park of Colours
A botanical park dedicated to Guglielmo Gasparrini, with a Butterfly House set in the typical vegetation of north-western Basilicata.
TT1 Astronomical Observatory
On Mount Toppo, the observatory with a 1.56 m reflecting telescope, among the largest in Italy, now renovated for outreach and educational activities.
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A Journey through the Cosmos
A journey through the cosmos around the Castelgrande astronomical observatory on Mount Toppo: together with the Astrodomus, it is meant to offer a playful and…
Historic centre walk
A short walking loop through the historic centre, the village church and the viewpoint.
Woodland loop
A loop trail through the woods around the village, starting and ending near the mountain hut.
Upcoming events
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Guided tour of the historic centre
A guided walk through the lanes and squares of the historic centre, for small groups.
Stargazing evening: the Moon and the planets
An evening at the telescope with the astronomy centre staff, observing the Moon and the visible planets.
Sunset hike
A guided hike along the trails near the mountain hut, returning at sunset.