Gravina (river)

The Gravina (also called Gravina di Picciano) is a river in the Apulia and Basilicata regions of southern Italy.[1] Its source is near Poggiorsini and the border of the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in the province of Bari. The river flows southeast near Gravina in Puglia before crossing into the province of Matera. It flows west of Matera before emptying into the Bradano as a left tributary a short distance after the Bradano exits Lago di San Giuliano.

Gravina
Gravina di Picciano
Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnear Poggiorsini
MouthBradano
  coordinates
40.5980°N 16.5721°E / 40.5980; 16.5721
Basin features
ProgressionBradanoGulf of Taranto

References

  1. The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World (13 ed.). London: Times Books. 2011. p. 78 L2. ISBN 9780007419135.


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