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Vulture area

The Vulture
Il Vulture
Vulture–Melfese
Vulture–Alto Bradano
Monte Vulture 2.jpg
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The Vulture is located in Basilicata
The Vulture
The Vulture
Location of the Vulture in Basilicata
Coordinates: 40°57′N 15°42′E / 40.95°N 15.7°E / 40.95; 15.7Coordinates: 40°57′N 15°42′E / 40.95°N 15.7°E / 40.95; 15.7
Country Italy
Region Basilicata
Province Potenza
Comuni Atella, Barile, Ginestra, Melfi, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Rionero in Vulture, Maschito, Venosa, Ruvo del Monte, Rapone, San Fele
Demonym(s) vulturini
Website www.ilvulture.it

The Vulture (Italian: Il Vulture, IPA: [vulˈtuːre]), also known as the Vulture-Melfese or Vulture-Alto Bradano is a geographical and historical region in the northern part of the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata region of Italy.

The area consists of the comuni of Atella, Barile, Ginestra, Melfi, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Rionero in Vulture, Maschito, Venosa, Ruvo del Monte, Rapone, and San Fele. The area takes its name from the extinct volcano Monte Vulture (1326 m). Sights include the two lakes of Monticchio within the crater of the volcano, and the castles of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen at Castel Lagopesole and Melfi.

View of the Vulture from Monteverde, Campania

Mount Vulture an extinct volcano at an elevation of 1,326m

The fertile volcanic soil of the Vulture is suitable for the cultivation of grapes and olives. The DOC wine Aglianico del Vulture is produced in the region, as are Aglianico dolce, a dessert wine, Aglianico di Filiano, Malvasia del Vulture and Moscato del Vulture. The area of Monte Vulture has numerous springs, and several brands of mineral water are bottled there.


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