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'''Potenza''' ({{IPAc-en|p|ə|ˈ|t|ɛ|n|z|ə}}, <small>also</small> {{IPAc-en|US|p|oʊ|ˈ|t|ɛ|n|t|s|ɑː}},<ref>{{Cite American Heritage Dictionary|Potenza|access-date=1 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Oxford Dictionaries|Potenza|access-date=1 May 2019}}</ref> {{IPA-it|poˈtɛntsa|lang|It-Potenza.ogg}}; {{Lang-nap|Putenza}}, Potentino dialect: ''Putenz'') is a city and ''[[comune]]'' in the Southern [[Italy|Italian]] region of [[Basilicata]] (former Lucania).
'''Potenza''' ({{IPAc-en|p|ə|ˈ|t|ɛ|n|z|ə}}, <small>also</small> {{IPAc-en|US|p|oʊ|ˈ|t|ɛ|n|t|s|ɑː}},<ref>{{Cite American Heritage Dictionary|Potenza|access-date=1 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite dictionary |url=http://www.lexico.com/definition/Potenza |title=Potenza |dictionary=[[Lexico|Oxford Dictionaries]] UK English Dictionary |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]}}{{dead link|date=September 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> {{IPA-it|poˈtɛntsa|lang|It-Potenza.ogg}}; {{Lang-nap|Putenza}}, Potentino dialect: ''Putenz'') is a ''[[comune]]'' in the Southern [[Italy|Italian]] region of [[Basilicata]] (former Lucania).


Capital of the [[Province of Potenza]] and the [[Basilicata]] region, the city is the highest regional capital and one of the highest [[provincial capitals]] in Italy, overlooking the valley of the [[Basento]] [[river]] in the [[Apennine Mountains]] of Lucania, east of [[Salerno]]. Its territory is bounded by the comuni of [[Anzi, Basilicata|Anzi]], [[Avigliano]], [[Brindisi Montagna]], [[Picerno]], [[Pietragalla]], [[Pignola]], [[Ruoti]], [[Tito, Basilicata|Tito]], and [[Vaglio Basilicata]].
Capital of the [[Province of Potenza]] and the [[Basilicata]] region, the city is the highest regional capital and one of the highest [[provincial capitals]] in Italy, overlooking the valley of the [[Basento]] [[river]] in the [[Apennine Mountains]] of Lucania, east of [[Salerno]]. Its territory is bounded by the comuni of [[Anzi, Basilicata|Anzi]], [[Avigliano]], [[Brindisi Montagna]], [[Picerno]], [[Pietragalla]], [[Pignola]], [[Ruoti]], [[Tito, Basilicata|Tito]] and [[Vaglio Basilicata]].


== History ==
== History of Potenza ==
{{Unsourced|section|date=September 2022}}
=== Ancient times ===
=== Ancient times ===
The first settlement of Potentia (Potenza's original Latin name) was probably located at a lower elevation than at present, some {{convert|10|km|0|abbr=off}} south of today's Potenza. The Lucani of Potentia sided against [[Ancient Rome|Rome]]'s enemies during the latter's wars against the [[Samnites]] and the [[Bruttii]]. Subjugated during the 4th century BC (later gaining the status of ''municipium''), the Potentini rebelled after the Roman defeat at [[Battle of Cannae|Cannae]] in 216 BC. However, the [[Battle of the Metaurus]] marked the end of any [[Ancient Carthage|Carthaginian]] aspirations in Italy and Potentia was reconquered by the Romans and reduced to the status of military colony.
The first settlement of Potentia (Potenza's original Latin name) was probably located at a lower elevation than at present, some {{convert|10|km|0|abbr=off}} south of today's Potenza. The [[Lucanians]] of Potentia sided against [[Ancient Rome|Rome]]'s enemies during the latter's wars against the [[Samnites]] and the [[Bruttii]]. Subjugated during the 4th century BC (later gaining the status of ''municipium''), the Potentini rebelled after the Roman defeat at [[Battle of Cannae|Cannae]] in 216 BC.


However, the [[Battle of the Metaurus]] marked the end of any [[Ancient Carthage|Carthaginian]] aspirations in Italy and Potentia was reconquered by the Romans and reduced to the status of military colony.
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=== Middle Ages ===
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In the 6th century, the city passed to the [[Lombards|Lombard]] [[Duchy of Benevento]]. Incursions by [[Saracens]] raiders menaced the city until the [[Norman conquest of southern Italy]] secured the area. In the 12th century, Potenza became an [[episcopal see]]. In 1137, the city hosted [[Pope Innocent II]] and Emperor [[Lothair II, Holy Roman Emperor|Lothair II]] during their failed attempt to conquer the Norman kingdom. In 1148 or 1149 in Potenza, [[Roger II of Sicily]] hosted king [[Louis VII of France|Louis VII]] of [[Kingdom of France|France]], whom the Norman fleet had freed from the Saracens. After pillaging by Emperor [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick II]], the city remained loyal to the [[Hohenstaufen]]: as a result, it was almost totally destroyed by [[Charles I of Anjou|Charles I]] when the Angevin lord conquered the [[Kingdom of Sicily]]. On December 18, 1273, an earthquake further devastated the city.


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=== Middle Ages ===
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In the 6th century, the city passed to the [[Lombards|Lombard]] [[Duchy of Benevento]]. Incursions by [[Saracens|Saracen]] raiders menaced the city until the [[Norman conquest of southern Italy]] secured the area. In the 12th century, Potenza became an [[episcopal see]]. In 1137, the city hosted [[Pope Innocent II]] and Emperor [[Lothair II, Holy Roman Emperor|Lothair II]] during their failed attempt to conquer the Norman kingdom. In 1148 or 1149 in Potenza, [[Roger II of Sicily]] hosted King [[Louis VII of France|Louis VII]] of [[Kingdom of France|France]], whom the Norman fleet had freed from the Saracens. After pillaging by Emperor [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Frederick II]], the city remained loyal to the [[Hohenstaufen]]: as a result, it was almost totally destroyed by [[Charles I of Anjou|Charles I]] when the Angevin lord conquered the [[Kingdom of Sicily]]. On 18 December 1273, an earthquake further devastated the city.
[[File:PiazzaDuomoPZ.jpg|thumb|left|Cathedral Square]]
[[File:PiazzaDuomoPZ.jpg|thumb|left|Cathedral Square]]


=== Modern age ===
=== Modern age ===
In the following years of Late Middle Ages, the city was owned by various feudal families before the Spanish domination, during which Potenza was the site of riots against the Spaniards. In 1694, it was almost completely destroyed by [[1694 Irpinia–Basilicata earthquake|another earthquake]].
In the following years of the Late Middle Ages, the city was owned by various feudal families before the Spanish domination, during which Potenza was the site of riots against the Spaniards. In 1694, it was almost completely destroyed by [[1694 Irpinia–Basilicata earthquake|another earthquake]].

With the declaration of the [[Neapolitan Republic (1799)|Neapolitan Republic]] in 1799, Potenza was one of the first cities to rebel against the king. After temporary Bourbon repression, the city was conquered by the French army in 1806 and declared the capital of Basilicata. King [[Joachim Murat]] improved the city's living conditions and administration, while some urban improvements were also introduced for the visit of [[Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies|Ferdinand II]] in 1846.


With the declaration of the [[Neapolitan Republic (1799)|Neapolitan Republic]] in 1799, Potenza was one of the first cities to rebel against the king. After temporary Bourbon repression, the city was conquered by the French army in 1806 and declared the capital of Basilicata. King [[Joachim Murat]] improved the city's living conditions and administration, while some urban improvements were also introduced for the visit of [[Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies|Ferdinand II]] in 1846. A revolt broke out in 1848 and was again put down by Bourbon forces, until a third [[1857 Basilicata earthquake|devastating earthquake]] followed in 1857. Potenza rebelled for the last time in 1860, before [[Giuseppe Garibaldi|Garibaldi]]'s revolutionary army brought about the [[unification of Italy]].
A revolt broke out in 1848 and was again put down by Bourbon forces, until a third [[1857 Basilicata earthquake|devastating earthquake]] followed in 1857. Potenza rebelled for the last time in 1860, before [[Giuseppe Garibaldi|Garibaldi]]'s revolutionary army brought about the [[unification of Italy]].


In September 1943, the city suffered heavy Allied bombing. In 1980, [[1980 Irpinia earthquake|another strong earthquake]] struck Potenza.
In September 1943, the city suffered heavy Allied bombing. In 1980, [[1980 Irpinia earthquake|another strong earthquake]] struck Potenza.
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== Geography ==
== Geography ==
=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
Potenza experiences a [[warm-summer Mediterranean climate]] (''Csb/Cfb'' in the [[Köppen climate classification]]).
Potenza experiences an [[oceanic climate]] (''Cfb'' in the [[Köppen climate classification]]), failing narrowly to classify as [[warm-summer Mediterranean climate]] (''Csb'') because the month with the most precipitation has slightly less than three times as much as the driest month.
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===Rail===
===Rail===
Potenza is a rail junction on the main line from [[Salerno]] to [[Taranto]], managed by [[FS Trenitalia]]. It has also a connection to [[Altamura]] and its own small [[Potenza metropolitan railway service|metropolitan railway service]], served by the [[Ferrovie Appulo Lucane]] regional company. The city's [[central station|main station]], which was originally named Potenza Inferiore, is now known as [[Potenza Centrale railway station|Potenza Centrale]]. The nearest airports are:
Potenza is a rail junction on the main line from [[Salerno]] to [[Taranto]], managed by [[FS Trenitalia]]. It has also a connection to [[Altamura]] and its own small [[Potenza metropolitan railway service|metropolitan railway service]], served by the [[Ferrovie Appulo Lucane]] regional company. The city's [[central station|main station]], which was originally named Potenza Inferiore, is now known as [[Potenza Centrale railway station|Potenza Centrale]].{{cn|date=September 2022}}
The nearest airports are:
* [[Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport|Salerno-Pontecagnano]] QSR {{convert|85|km|0|abbr=on}}
* [[Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport|Salerno-Pontecagnano]] QSR {{convert|85|km|0|abbr=on}}
* [[Foggia Airport|Foggia-Gino Lisa]] FOG {{convert|101|km|0|abbr=on}}
* [[Foggia Airport|Foggia-Gino Lisa]] FOG {{convert|101|km|0|abbr=on}}
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===Escalators===
===Escalators===
With the city centre situated at the top of a steep hill, [[escalator]]s provide a form of public transport in Potenza. The largest, Santa Lucia Escalator ({{lang-it|Scale Mobili Santa Lucia}}), is approximately {{cvt|500|m|ft}} long and connects Potenza's historic centre with a residential neighbourhood to the west by descending {{cvt|100|m|ft}} into a valley. Potenza's public escalator network is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world after [[Tokyo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Potenza Capoluogo è la città con le scale mobili più lunghe d’Europa |url=http://www.lecronachelucane.it/2017/06/04/potenza-capoluogo-e-la-citta-con-le-scale-mobili-piu-lunghe-deuropa/ |website=Le Cronache |access-date=28 December 2020 |language=it |date=4 June 2017}}</ref>
With the city centre situated at the top of a steep hill, [[escalator]]s provide a form of public transport in Potenza. The largest, Santa Lucia Escalator ({{lang-it|Scale Mobili Santa Lucia}}), is approximately {{cvt|500|m|ft}} long and connects Potenza's historic centre with a residential neighbourhood to the west by descending {{cvt|100|m|ft}} into a valley. Potenza's public escalator network is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world after [[Tokyo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Potenza Capoluogo è la città con le scale mobili più lunghe d'Europa |url=http://www.lecronachelucane.it/2017/06/04/potenza-capoluogo-e-la-citta-con-le-scale-mobili-piu-lunghe-deuropa/ |website=Le Cronache |access-date=28 December 2020 |language=it |date=4 June 2017}}</ref>


== People ==
== People ==
* Saint [[Gerard of Potenza]] (died 1118) – bishop
* Saint [[Gerard of Potenza]] (died 1118) – bishop
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* [[Giovanni Andrea Serrao]] (1731-1799) – intellectual and churchman
* [[Ascanio Branca]] (1840-1903) - politician <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/ascanio-branca_%28Dizionario-Biografico%29/|title = Treccani - la cultura italiana &#124; Treccani, il portale del sapere}}</ref>
* [[Domenico Montesano]] (1863-1930) - mathematician
* [[Domenico Montesano]] (1863-1930) - mathematician
* [[Tanio Boccia]] (1912–1982) – film director
* [[Tanio Boccia]] (1912–1982) – film director
* [[Emilio Colombo]] (11 April 1920 – 24 June 2013) – politician
* [[Emilio Colombo]] (11 April 1920 – 24 June 2013) – politician
* [[Ruggero Deodato]] (1939) – film director
* [[Salvatore Dierna]] (1934-2016), architect
* [[Ruggero Deodato]] (1939–2022) – film director
* [[Wally Buono]] (1950) – [[BC Lions]] football club head coach ([[Canadian Football League|CFL]])
* [[Wally Buono]] (1950) – ([[Canadian Football League|CFL]]) football head coach ([[Calgary Stampeders]], [[BC Lions]])
* [[Luciana Lamorgese]] (1953) – politician
* [[Cecilia D'Elia]] (1963) – politician
* [[Donato Sabia]] (1963-2020) – former middle distance runner
* [[Donato Sabia]] (1963-2020) – former middle distance runner
* [[Francesco Colonnese]] (1971) – former football player
* [[Francesco Colonnese]] (1971) – former football player
* [[Giovanni Frezza]] (1972) – film actor
* [[Giovanni Frezza]] (1972) – film actor
* [[Danilo Restivo]] (1972) – double murderer
* [[Vito Postiglione]] (1977) – racing driver
* [[Vito Postiglione]] (1977) – racing driver
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* [[Giovanni Andrea Serrao]] (1731-1799) – intellectual and churchman
* [[Roberto Speranza]] (1979) – politician
* [[Roberto Speranza]] (1979) – politician
* [[William Cutolo]] (1949 - 1999), also known as "Billy Fingers" and "Wild Bill", powerful labor racketeer and underboss for the [[Colombo Crime Family]]


== International relations ==
== International relations ==
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{{wikisource|Potenza}}
{{wikisource|Potenza}}


* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160224082320/https://www.comune.potenza.it/ Official website] (in Italian)
* {{Official website}}
* [http://en.comuni-italiani.it/076/063/index.html Page at Comuni Italiani]
* [http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/history/battlehonours/italiancampaign/potenza.htm Battle of Potenza at canadiansoldiers.com]
* [http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/history/battlehonours/italiancampaign/potenza.htm Battle of Potenza at canadiansoldiers.com]
* [http://www.conservatoriopotenza.it/ Music State Conservatory "Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa"]
* [http://www.conservatoriopotenza.it/ Music State Conservatory "Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa"]

Latest revision as of 05:49, 5 May 2024

For other uses, see Potenza (disambiguation).
"Potentia" redirects here. For the Roman town, see Potentia (ancient city). For the car, see Kia Potentia. For the philosophical concepts of potentia and actus, see Potentiality and actuality.
Potenza
Putenz(a) (Neapolitan)
Comune
Città di Potenza
Left: A view of Mario Pagano Square, Stabile Theater, Potenza Province Office, Musmeci Bridge, Right: Potenza San Gerardo Cathedral, Reale Palace, San Gerardo Temple (from top to bottom)
Left: A view of Mario Pagano Square, Stabile Theater, Potenza Province Office, Musmeci Bridge, Right: Potenza San Gerardo Cathedral, Reale Palace, San Gerardo Temple (from top to bottom)
Flag of Potenza
Flag
Coat of arms of Potenza
Coat of arms
Potenza within the Province of Potenza
Potenza within the Province of Potenza
Location of Potenza
Map
Potenza is located in Italy
Potenza
Potenza
Location of Potenza in Basilicata
Potenza is located in Basilicata
Potenza
Potenza
Potenza (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°38′N 15°48′E / 40.633°N 15.800°E / 40.633; 15.800
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvincePotenza (PZ)
Government
 • MayorMario Guarente (Lega)
Area
[1]
 • Total173 km2 (67 sq mi)
Elevation
819 m (2,687 ft)
Population
 (2023 estimate [2])[3]
 • Total64,406
 • Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
DemonymPotentini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
85100
Dialing code0971
Patron saintSt. Gerard
Saint dayMay 30
WebsiteOfficial website

Potenza (/pəˈtɛnzə/, also US: /poʊˈtɛntsɑː/,[4][5] Italian: [poˈtɛntsa] ⓘ; Neapolitan: Putenza, Potentino dialect: Putenz) is a comune in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata (former Lucania).

Capital of the Province of Potenza and the Basilicata region, the city is the highest regional capital and one of the highest provincial capitals in Italy, overlooking the valley of the Basento river in the Apennine Mountains of Lucania, east of Salerno. Its territory is bounded by the comuni of Anzi, Avigliano, Brindisi Montagna, Picerno, Pietragalla, Pignola, Ruoti, Tito and Vaglio Basilicata.

History of Potenza[edit]

Ancient times[edit]

The first settlement of Potentia (Potenza's original Latin name) was probably located at a lower elevation than at present, some 10 kilometres (6 miles) south of today's Potenza. The Lucanians of Potentia sided against Rome's enemies during the latter's wars against the Samnites and the Bruttii. Subjugated during the 4th century BC (later gaining the status of municipium), the Potentini rebelled after the Roman defeat at Cannae in 216 BC.

However, the Battle of the Metaurus marked the end of any Carthaginian aspirations in Italy and Potentia was reconquered by the Romans and reduced to the status of military colony.

Middle Ages[edit]

In the 6th century, the city passed to the Lombard Duchy of Benevento. Incursions by Saracen raiders menaced the city until the Norman conquest of southern Italy secured the area. In the 12th century, Potenza became an episcopal see. In 1137, the city hosted Pope Innocent II and Emperor Lothair II during their failed attempt to conquer the Norman kingdom. In 1148 or 1149 in Potenza, Roger II of Sicily hosted King Louis VII of France, whom the Norman fleet had freed from the Saracens. After pillaging by Emperor Frederick II, the city remained loyal to the Hohenstaufen: as a result, it was almost totally destroyed by Charles I when the Angevin lord conquered the Kingdom of Sicily. On 18 December 1273, an earthquake further devastated the city.

Cathedral Square

Modern age[edit]

In the following years of the Late Middle Ages, the city was owned by various feudal families before the Spanish domination, during which Potenza was the site of riots against the Spaniards. In 1694, it was almost completely destroyed by another earthquake.

With the declaration of the Neapolitan Republic in 1799, Potenza was one of the first cities to rebel against the king. After temporary Bourbon repression, the city was conquered by the French army in 1806 and declared the capital of Basilicata. King Joachim Murat improved the city's living conditions and administration, while some urban improvements were also introduced for the visit of Ferdinand II in 1846.

A revolt broke out in 1848 and was again put down by Bourbon forces, until a third devastating earthquake followed in 1857. Potenza rebelled for the last time in 1860, before Garibaldi's revolutionary army brought about the unification of Italy.

In September 1943, the city suffered heavy Allied bombing. In 1980, another strong earthquake struck Potenza.

Main sights[edit]

Panoramic overview of Potenza
  • Potenza Cathedral: The Duomo di San Gerardo, renovated in the 18th century. The cathedral still houses the rose window and the apse from the original 12th-century structure.
  • San Francesco: church founded in 1274. The portal and the bell tower date from the 15th century. The church houses the De Grasis sepulchre and a Madonna in Byzantine style (13th century).
  • The Torre Guevara, the last remnant of the old castle. It is now used to stage art exhibitions.
  • The Palazzo Loffredo, a 17th-century noble residence. It now houses the National Archaeological Museum of Basilicata, dedicated to archaeologist Dinu Adameșteanu.[6]
  • Three gates of the old city walls, now demolished. The gates are the Porta San Giovanni, the Porta San Luca and the Porta San Gerardo.
  • San Michele: 11th-12th century Romanesque-style church.
  • Santa Maria del Sepolcro: church.
  • The ruins of a Roman villa in the Poggio Tre Galli quarter.
  • Musmeci Bridge, a unique construction, monument of modern civil engineering.

Geography[edit]

Climate[edit]

Potenza experiences an oceanic climate (Cfb in the Köppen climate classification), failing narrowly to classify as warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb) because the month with the most precipitation has slightly less than three times as much as the driest month.

Climate data for Potenza
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 20.0
(68.0) 		21.8
(71.2) 		23.6
(74.5) 		25.6
(78.1) 		29.8
(85.6) 		33.0
(91.4) 		36.8
(98.2) 		36.8
(98.2) 		33.2
(91.8) 		30.0
(86.0) 		21.8
(71.2) 		20.0
(68.0) 		36.8
(98.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 6.9
(44.4) 		7.2
(45.0) 		9.7
(49.5) 		12.8
(55.0) 		18.1
(64.6) 		22.3
(72.1) 		25.7
(78.3) 		25.8
(78.4) 		21.7
(71.1) 		16.5
(61.7) 		11.0
(51.8) 		7.9
(46.2) 		15.5
(59.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 4.0
(39.2) 		4.1
(39.4) 		6.1
(43.0) 		8.8
(47.8) 		13.7
(56.7) 		17.5
(63.5) 		20.6
(69.1) 		20.7
(69.3) 		17.2
(63.0) 		12.7
(54.9) 		7.9
(46.2) 		5.1
(41.2) 		11.5
(52.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 1.2
(34.2) 		1.1
(34.0) 		2.5
(36.5) 		4.8
(40.6) 		9.2
(48.6) 		12.7
(54.9) 		15.4
(59.7) 		15.7
(60.3) 		12.7
(54.9) 		8.9
(48.0) 		4.7
(40.5) 		2.3
(36.1) 		7.6
(45.7)
Record low °C (°F) −9.6
(14.7) 		−10
(14) 		−7.8
(18.0) 		−3.6
(25.5) 		0.5
(32.9) 		4.0
(39.2) 		8.0
(46.4) 		6.8
(44.2) 		1.2
(34.2) 		−1.2
(29.8) 		−7
(19) 		−8
(18) 		−10
(14)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 55.7
(2.19) 		63.0
(2.48) 		48.6
(1.91) 		66.8
(2.63) 		42.8
(1.69) 		30.4
(1.20) 		26.1
(1.03) 		32.6
(1.28) 		46.2
(1.82) 		61.6
(2.43) 		73.3
(2.89) 		66.0
(2.60) 		613.1
(24.15)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 8.3 8.7 8.8 9.4 6.2 4.2 3.3 4.3 5.3 7.5 8.7 8.1 82.8
Average relative humidity (%) 77 75 72 69 69 67 62 64 66 72 76 78 71
Source 1: Servizio Meteorologico (1971–2000 data)[7]
Source 2: Servizio Meteorologico (1961–1990 data on average humidity)[8]
Aerial view of the Duomo and Palazzo Loffredo

Population[edit]

Potenza has a population of 67,122 as of 2015. It is the largest city in Basilicata.

Potenza population
Date Census data
1991 65,714
2001 69,060
2011 66,777
2015 67,122

Source: [9]

View of Potenza

Transportation[edit]

Road[edit]

Potenza is located at the eastern end of the RA5 motorway, a 50 km (31 mi) branch from the A2 motorway.

Rail[edit]

Potenza is a rail junction on the main line from Salerno to Taranto, managed by FS Trenitalia. It has also a connection to Altamura and its own small metropolitan railway service, served by the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane regional company. The city's main station, which was originally named Potenza Inferiore, is now known as Potenza Centrale.[citation needed]

The nearest airports are:

Escalators[edit]

With the city centre situated at the top of a steep hill, escalators provide a form of public transport in Potenza. The largest, Santa Lucia Escalator (Italian: Scale Mobili Santa Lucia), is approximately 500 m (1,600 ft) long and connects Potenza's historic centre with a residential neighbourhood to the west by descending 100 m (330 ft) into a valley. Potenza's public escalator network is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world after Tokyo.[10]

People[edit]

International relations[edit]

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy

Potenza is twinned with:

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Potenza (Potenza, Basilicata, Italy) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information".
  3. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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  6. ^ "Potenza:Archaeological Museums". Basilicata Turistica. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Potenza (PZ) 845 m. s.l.m. (a.s.l.)" (PDF) (in Italian and English). Servizio Meteorologico. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  8. ^ "Stazione 300 Potenza, medie mensili periodo 61 - 90". Servizio Meteorologico. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  9. ^ "Potenza (Potenza, Basilicata, Italy)". City Population. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  10. ^ "Potenza Capoluogo è la città con le scale mobili più lunghe d'Europa". Le Cronache (in Italian). 4 June 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Treccani - la cultura italiana | Treccani, il portale del sapere".

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