Rapolla

Rapolla is a municipality in Potenza, in Basilicata, in southern Italy; in the eastern part of Italy. It lies on mainland Italy; its prevailing ISTAT altitude class is the inland hill zone. It is not classified as coastal. It has no international land border. ISTAT records 4,116 residents in 2024 and a 2026 area of 29.3 km² (about 141 residents per km²). The mean elevation is 386 m above sea level; the territory ranges from 187 to 932 m. Its 2021 degree-of-urbanisation class is rural area. The 2020 internal-area classification places it in the peripheral area class. The nearest other provincial or territorial seat is Potenza, 37.3 km in a straight line.

From Rapolla, the airports listed in this directory are Foggia Airport (≈55 km; 1 h 20 min); Salerno Airport (≈80 km; 2 h); Bari Airport (≈90 km; 2 h 20 min); Rome Ciampino Airport (≈275 km; 7 h); Rome Fiumicino Airport (≈305 km; 7 h 40 min). Distances are measured in a straight line from the municipality’s geographic centre, while driving times are approximate estimates based on those distances, not live road itineraries. This page links to transfer, bus and train options for each airport, but does not confirm timetables, fares, traffic updates or service availability. Check current details with the operator before travelling. The estimate starts at the municipal centre, so the actual journey can differ with your starting address, road conditions and chosen transport. Nearest listed railway station: Stazione di Aquilonia, 13.8 km from the municipal centroid.

The current geographic database for Rapolla lists these nearby landscape and visitor references. Nearest named mountain: Monte Vulture, 7.2 km from the municipal centroid. A mapped historic site, monument or castle is 4.7 km away: Melfi Castle. Nearest UNESCO World Heritage List site reference point: Castel del Monte, 48.5 km in a straight line from the municipal centroid. Nearest named watercourse: Fiumara Arcidiaconata, 0.7 km from the municipal centroid. Nearby municipalities in this directory include Barile, Melfi, Ginestra, Ripacandida. These records describe mapped locations; they do not confirm public access, visitor facilities, seasonal opening hours or public transport. Distances are measured in a straight line, not along roads. Check current local tourism information and access conditions before planning a visit. A mapped reference may fall outside the municipal boundary, and straight-line proximity alone does not show how easy it is to reach.

For shopping trips from Rapolla, the nearest outlet centres listed in this directory are Castel Romano Designer Outlet (≈288.7 km); Puglia Outlet Village (≈60.0 km); La Reggia Designer Outlet (≈113.7 km). Distances are straight-line measurements from the municipal centre, not road mileage or journey times. This list identifies locations included in the directory but does not confirm current stores, brands, opening hours, discounts, booking terms or transport schedules. Check each centre’s current information before planning a visit. These entries help compare nearby shopping destinations; actual journey length, transport availability and opening times depend on your date and starting point.