Situated west of Potenza, the picturesque Picerno is known as the Lioness of Lucania for its courageous fight during the Republican revolution of 1799. The key attraction of Picerno is the Parish Church of San Nicola di Bari with its beautifully decorated interior and depictive bronze doors. In August the town hosts a two day pork festival highlighting the culinary traditions of rural life in the region.
