Metaponto

Metaponto is a small town of about 1,000 people in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy. Administratively it is a frazione of Bernalda.

Metaponto
Frazione
Chiesa San Leone Magno
Metaponto
Location of Metaponto in Italy
Coordinates: 40°22′28″N 16°48′36″E
Country Italy
Region Basilicata
ProvinceMatera
ComuneBernalda
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,028
Demonym(s)metapontini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
75010
Dialing code0835

History
Main article: Metapontum

The town was built by the ancient Greeks to defend Sybaris from the growth of Taranto. A 1 km stretch of beach with white powdery sand is a further tourist attraction.

Geography

Metaponto is located by the Ionian Coast on the road linking Potenza and Matera with Taranto. It is composed by the main village and Metaponto Lido, the beach area. Between them there are located the ruins of Metapontum and the railway station.

  • Location Map
  • The beach

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