- Policoro
Infobox CityIT
img_coa =Policoro-Stemma.png
official_name = Comune di Policoro
region =Basilicata
province = Matera (MT)
elevation_m = 25
area_total_km2 = 67
population_as_of =October 31 ,2005
population_total = 15549
population_density_km2 = 232
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|40|12|N|16|40|E
frazioni =
telephone = 0835
postalcode = 75025
gentilic = Policoresi
saint = Madonna of the Bridge
day =
mayor =
website = [http://www.policoro.eu/ www.policoro.eu]Policoro ( _gr. Polychoron) is a town and
comune in theprovince of Matera , in the Southern Italian region ofBasilicata . It is bounded by the communes ofRotondella ,Scanzano Jonico andTursi . Policoro is a relatively small town of approximately 15,000 inhabitants. Situated on the coast its population swells in the summertime due to an influx of tourists come to enjoy the Lido di Policoro.History
Main sights
The National Museum of Siritide has a wealth of information on the Greek settlement of Heraclea, the ruins of which lie on the outskirts of the town and can be viewed daily with a minimal charge.
leep
* [http://www.apricotlucania.com/ B&B Apricot ] , Via Ricciardulli 5, +39 0835 972472, [mailto:bbapricot@infinito.it] [http://www.apricotlucania.com] . A beautiful organic farm 5 minutes from the sea.
ee also
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Battle of Heraclea link
* [http://www.policoro.eu policoro.eu]
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