Sasso di Castalda
Welcome to Sasso di Castalda!
We welcome you to Sasso di Castalda, an Italian municipality of 745 inhabitants located in the province of Potenza, in the region of Basilicata. We are happy to share with you some interesting information about our town.
Physical geography
Sasso di Castalda is located at an altitude of 949 meters and borders Brienza, Satriano di Lucania, Marsico Nuovo, Tito and Abriola. The city is part of the National Park of the Lucanian Apennines Val d'Agri Lagonegrese and hosts a large fauna area with deer and other wildlife. There are also many hiking opportunities, including the famous Frassati Trail.
History
The territory of Sasso di Castalda has been inhabited since the Roman era and was a Norman fortress. It was called Sasso for many years before assuming its current name in 1863. After the abolition of feudalism, the Risorgimento movements and the annexation to the Kingdom of Italy, the town participated in subsequent national events and the last two world wars. The historical and architectural heritage of Sasso di Castalda is remarkable and includes the Church of the Immaculate, which houses an eighteenth-century bust of Saint Emidio, protector against earthquakes.
Monuments and places of interest
Sasso di Castalda has numerous tourist attractions to offer, including the Church of the Immaculate, the Church of San Rocco, the Chapel of San Michele, the village of Manche and the skiing facilities of Mount Pierfaone. Visitors can also enjoy the beech forest of Costara, the deer fauna area and the two Tibetan bridges of Ponte alla Luna, which extend for a length of 395 meters.
Society
The municipality has 745 inhabitants and as of December 31, 2007, 30 foreign citizens were residing, accounting for 0.49% of the population. The majority of the inhabitants are of the Catholic Christian religion.
Economy
Sasso di Castalda has a handicraft tradition linked to the peasant and pastoral culture. Among the most renowned activities are those of leather and ceramics processing.
Infrastructure and transport
The municipality is crossed by the Provincial Road 39 and the State Road 598 of Fondo Valle d'Agri.
Administration
Sasso di Castalda is part of the Melandro Mountain Community.
Tourism
Ponte alla Luna is the main tourist attraction of Sasso di Castalda. Its inauguration in 2017 gave a strong boost to the enhancement of the territory, attracting numerous visitors from all over the world. The largest bridge is about 120 meters high and crossing it is an exciting experience. In addition to the bridge, there are also many hiking trails and ferratas with free access in the area.
Conclusions
Sasso di Castalda is a unique and fascinating place that combines natural beauty with history and culture. We invite you to visit us and we will be happy to welcome you and show you all the wonders of this pearl of Basilicata.
