Oliveto Lucano.
This village was built at the foot of the Croccia
Mountain. It already existed during the Norman period.
During the Aragonese domination it was governed
by Ferrante Diaz Garlon d’Alife. In 1715 Oliveto
Lucano was bought by Girolamo de Lerma, Duke of
Castelmezzano and his heirs kept control over it
up to 1812. Later, several feudal families governed
the place.
In the ancient feudal Castle there is an imposing
portal surmounted by the coat of arms of the Revertera
family, once owners of the Castle.
Around this village there are some ruins of an
ancient civilisation existing between the VI and
the IV centuries A.D., such as some ruins of walls,
arcades and the entrance to the town.
Passing through the surrounding woods it is possible
to reach the top of the Croccia Mountain. From there
the Dolomiti Lucane and the luxurious Gallipoli-Cognato
Forest can be admired.
