The Flying Angel Town

Soar between two mountain Villages in Basilicata

Arrival of Angel's Flight in Castelmezzano , Basilicata - Shutterstock

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High above the Lucanian Dolomites, two stone villages cling to the cliffs like mountain eagles—Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. These timeless towns, built into the craggy peaks of southern Italy’s Basilicata region, are connected not by road or trail, but by cable. Welcome to the Volo dell’Angelo—Italy’s most breathtaking zipline experience.

For the adventurous traveller, this isn’t just a thrill ride. It’s a chance to fly between two medieval towns suspended nearly a kilometre above the forested valley below. You’ll soar through the air at speeds over 100km/h with a view of mountain ridges, rocky outcrops, and historic rooftops. This is Italy from a bird’s-eye view—bold, dramatic, and unforgettable.

In today’s email: 

• The Flying Angel Town: This edition explores two of Basilicata’s most scenic villages—and the unforgettable experience that connects them:

  • Castelmezzano

  • Pietrapertosa

  • The Flight of the Angel (Volo dell’Angelo)

  • Lucanian Dolomites Regional Park

• One-Day Itinerary: The Flight of the Angel in Basilicata

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