Castelgrande, where the mountains meet the stars

Vicus in Apenninis Lucanis: natura experienda, caelum contemplandum, sapores degustandi, fabulaeque captantes.

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Route History and culture, Nature and landscape

Historic centre walk

0.9 km · 1 h 30 min · Easy

A short walking loop through the historic centre, the village church and the viewpoint.

Route Astronomy

A Journey through the Cosmos

2.7 km · 2 hours · Easy

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…

Event Astronomy

Stargazing evening: the Moon and the planets

27 October 2026, 21:00 – 10 November 2026, 23:00

An evening at the telescope with the astronomy centre staff, observing the Moon and the visible planets.

Event Food and wine

Local flavours festival

15 November 2026, 17:00 – 23:00

A day dedicated to local products and traditional recipes, with stalls and tastings.

Place Astronomy

TT1 Astronomical Observatory

Paid admission

On Mount Toppo, the observatory with a 1.56 m reflecting telescope, among the largest in Italy, now renovated for outreach and educational activities.

Place Nature and landscape

Park of Colours

Paid admission

A botanical park dedicated to Guglielmo Gasparrini, with a Butterfly House set in the typical vegetation of north-western Basilicata.

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Route Astronomy

A Journey through the Cosmos

2.7 km · 2 hours · Easy

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…

Route History and culture, Nature and landscape

Historic centre walk

0.9 km · 1 h 30 min · Easy

A short walking loop through the historic centre, the village church and the viewpoint.

Route Nature and landscape, Sport and outdoors

Woodland loop

3.1 km · 2 hours · Easy

A loop trail through the woods around the village, starting and ending near the mountain hut.

Upcoming events

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Event Astronomy

Stargazing evening: the Moon and the planets

27 October 2026, 21:00 – 10 November 2026, 23:00

An evening at the telescope with the astronomy centre staff, observing the Moon and the visible planets.

Event Nature and landscape, Sport and outdoors

Sunset hike

30 October 2026, 17:30 – 13 November 2026, 20:00

A guided hike along the trails near the mountain hut, returning at sunset.

Event History and culture

Concert in the square

6 November 2026, 21:00 – 23:30

Live music in the village centre, an evening open to residents and visitors.