B&B Al Convento

Basilicata


In central Potenza, Al Convento is a great accommodation choice. It’s in an early 19th century building (funnily enough, once a convent), housing a mix of polished antiques and design classics.


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1. Cathedral

0.35 MILES

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2. Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta

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4. Certosa di San Lorenzo

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5. Museo Archeologico

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6. Teggiano

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7. Roman Settlement

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8. Abbazia della Santissima Trinità

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