Terre D’Irsina: A Medieval Hamlet in Basilicata

Terre D’Irsina is a 6,500-strong town and is dominated by its Cathedral which dates back to the 13th century. The town is a bustling, Italian village which enjoys the leisurely pace common to all of Southern Italy and the high quality of life afforded by beautiful weather and good food. Terre D’Irsina is surrounded by idyllic countryside interspersed with rivers, lakes, fields, woods and archeological ruins. It's origins are lost in the mists of time, and the town and the areas around it are dotted with archeological remains dating back to ancient Rome and beyond.

History has helped mould the gastronomical customs of the area. Most of the typical mouthwatering dishes are based on home-grown agricultural produce, meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables. Age-old recipes passed down through generations are still prevalent today and are founded on the traditions of the healthy Mediterranean diet. Local wines are also an important attraction.

Terre D’Irsina is structurally a labyrinth of ancient palazzos, rustic ironwork, marble stairways and engravings. The houses have thick stone walls designed to seal cold or warm air in, making the internal ambiance more comfortable depending on the season. Its wine cellars, meandering medieval passageways, chiseled entranceways, marble engravings, sun-kissed courtyards and rooftops are a snapshot of a bygone area.

Terre D'Irsina is in Basillicata 45 minutes from the beach and twenty minutes from the bustling town of Matera - a UNESCO protected heritage site, where Mel Gibson filmed the Passion of Christ.

The Village is one hour from Bari airport and an hour and a half from Brindisi - both serviced by low cost airlines.

This is a new project set up in exactly the same way as Calitri.

Included in the price will be:

• Internal and external restoration work where needed, electricity, plumbing, and where possible the restoration of antique flooring (utilities connections are excluded and carried out by the buyers after the purchase of the property).
  
• Basic furnishing to permit immediate use of the property (bed, table, chairs, kitchen, bathroom);

See the properties currently available in Terre D'Irsina on the Properties for Sale page.