Policoro

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Comune di Policoro
Coat of arms of Comune di Policoro
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Basilicata
Province Matera (MT)
Mayor
Elevation 25 m
Area 67 km²
Population
 - Total (as of October 31, 2005) 15,549
 - Density 232/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 40°12′N, 16°40′E
Gentilic Policoresi
Dialing code 0835
Postal code 75025
Patron Madonna of the Bridge
Website: www.policoro.eu

Policoro is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the communes of Rotondella, Scanzano Jonico and Tursi. Policoro is a relatively small town of approximately 15,000 inhabitants. Situated on the coast its population swells in the summertime due to an influx of tourists come to enjoy the Lido di Policoro.

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The National Museum of Siritide has a wealth of information on the Greek settlement of Heraclea, the ruins of which lie on the outskirts of the town and can be viewed daily with a minimal charge.




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