Basilicata

The father of current owner Maria Laura was a pioneer of organic farming in Basilicata.

The region of Basilicata, part of the Italian south long mocked as backward by the country’s wealthy north, announced a quarantine on northerners.

Located in the heart of Sassi di Matera, La Dimora di Metello is an enchanting hotel that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site it is located in. While there, visit the surrounding area of Basilicata and the neighbouring region of Puglia.

Four other regions border Campania; Lazio to the northwest, Molise to the north, Apulia (Puglia) to the northeast and Basilicata to the east.

In the southern region of Basilicata it is known as "rafano" and used for the preparation of the so-called " rafanata ", a main course made of horseradish, eggs, cheese and sausage. citation * Horseradish is also used as a main ingredient for soups.

It is bordered by the other Italian regions of Molise to the north, Campania to the west, and Basilicata to the southwest.