Monte Vulture

Mount Vulture is an inactive volcano located 56 km north of the city in the region. As a prominent landmark it gave its name to the Vulture region, the most significant viticultural zone in Basilicata growing the DOC wine Aglianico del Vulture.
  • Volcano rising to 1,326 metres (4,350 feet)

Places of Interest Nearby

Discover Museo di Storia Naturale del Vulture and San Michele Abbey, Monticchio.
The Abbey of San Michele is a Benedictine Abbey…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rionero in Vulture and Barile.
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Latitude
40.9507° or 40° 57′ 3″ north
Longitude
15.6363° or 15° 38′ 11″ east
Open location code
8FGQXJ2P+7G
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
natural = volcano

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Basilicata: Highlights

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