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Archeological site where you can visit the foundations of the first village.
Heraclea, also Heracleia or Herakleia, was an ancient city. It was situated on the Gulf of Taranto between the rivers Aciris and Siris. The ruins of the city are located in the modern comune of Policoro in the Province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
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In its 14 rooms, the museum preserves the archeological heritage of the territory and enhances the relationship between all the peoples who inhabited the area.
The "Casalini" area corresponds to the former houses of the permanent workers at the service of the Baron Berlingieri. These little houses have now been converted into restaurants.
The "Walled Gardens" date back to the feudal period and their name comes from the red brick wall that surrounded them, now completely rebuilt. The area is characterised by spring water that still feeds the fountain and the ruins of an ancient aqueduct running over five brick arches.
Chiesa del Castello
The most ancient church in Policoro, near the castle. It is the house to the statues of Saints Cosmas and Damian.
Palazzo Berlingieri
The castle belonged to the Baron Berlingieri. It now houses restaurants and various services, but you can visit the entrance free.
A modern church built in the 1980s.