Have You Ever Heard of Potenza?

[@FannyGSX]

Thank you for coming to Potenza ❤️ having lived there most of my life I must add that the centre really comes alive at night, since there are many little pubs and places to spend time with your friends and grab something to eat or drink. Unfortunately, many shops are closed and open to rent due to some unlucky choices made during the years that led people to leave the centre and open businesses in other areas of the town (where e.g. parking is easier). What Enzo said is true, Potenza is a town that has expanded dramatically during the years and not always wisely, so today roads and links between the various neighbourhoods are a mess. It really could be a hidden gem if only we took better care of it. Also, little fun side note: we call the little size pizza "pizzetta" 😄🍕

[@ItalyGuy]

thank you so much for this beautiful comment!

[@eddied.5156]

It seems like it was such a beautiful city, sad to see so much graffiti

[@laurameade4852]

Thank you! My great great grandparents Ferdinando and Angela Padula were born in Potenza and left in the 1890's for Chicago. I have always wanted to visit.

[@joecataldo3853]

Hello; Potenza is the capital city of Basilicata. Fair large city. From there you can drive to other cities-towns of the region. A must see..

[@claveelgarron4049]

My great grandfather was from there, he migrated as a child with his parents to Argentina as many people from Italy, is interesting to see the city but I guess that it has changed a lot compared to the potenza 120 or 130 years ago, specially with two wars in between. thank you for the video.

[@alpinestar5496]

It's refreshing to see these off the beaten path videos of different places in Italy.

[@sogniItaliani]

Another great video.. It’s good to see these smaller towns rather than just the usual large touristy type cities.. Let’s hope places like Potenza can come alive again like many other places in Italy have over recent years.. Really enjoyed your time with Enzo too.. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure 🇮🇹🇦🇺

[@joecataldo3853]

My father's Mother is from Potenza, Basilicata is beautiful rich in food & wine is amazing. Sad the economy is not good..Grazie mille per vedere..

[@Maximiliano20]

Funny my mama it’s from there too and our last name it’s Catalano Gruosso

[@jake-qn3tl]

My maternal grandmother is from Pietragalla

[@itsmetaran]

Looks like a lovely place... thanks for the tour.

[@MainahTony]

my family immigrated from Potneza, back in 1887 Lauro

[@robertcooper1640]

Enjoyed the video. Nice walking tour of Potenza. Good to see areas that are less well known to non Italians. Your channel deserves more subscribers! Pizza looks great!

[@acupetera]

My grandparents on my mother's side came to the US n the early 1900's from a town called Vietri di Potenza, about 30 km wes of Potenza. Beautiful nature , but one of the poorest regions in Italy. Earthquake prone as well. I can understand why they left. A very strong and resilient people. I'm grateful for that inheritance and for my appreciation of good food!

[@ItalyGuy]

Thank you for sharing!

[@fabricio-agrippa-zarate]

My great great grandparents came from Potenza, so I feel it somewhat close to my heart. It would be a dream to make it my home some day, perhaps!

[@ItalyGuy]

Thanks for sharing! What were their names?

[@Claudio_PZ]

Sono nato in questa città 40 anni fa. Mi manca

[@Eclipsed90]

I am from Potenza and sorry I laughed through all the climb part lol

[@ItalyGuy]

You laugh and I cry 😢🤣

[@Maximiliano20]

Vivi a potenza adesso???

[@PoetCursed92]

I was born in Potenza and I performed my magic show in the theater you visited

[@Maximiliano20]

My mama it’s from Bella Potenza so my hole family comes from there , bellísima cita

[@JS-cj7jf]

Very interesting video! The theater was very grand Thavks for the tour 😊

[@tornillodino]

La prossima volta ti porto io in giro per Potenza 😊

[@voppido]

My great-great grandfather was born in Potenza and immigrated to America with his father when he was 10 years old. Do you remember if that was San Michele Parish you went into?

[@pietrodeangelis60]

si, e' la chiesa di san michele

[@juanaluna5200]

This year me and my mother are traveling to Potenza, she’s really keen to visit her grandparents hometown. I was afraid the visit there wouldn’t be so interesting until I found your video. Definitely we’ll wander around the city and look for Enzo. Thank you so much!

[@ItalyGuy]

That's super exciting to hear! Please come back here and tell me how it went!

[@aliciapascucciello3983]

Mis abuelos y tios eran de Potenza ,Corvello, Calabria.❤

[@Claudiaxyz]

Hidden gems on your travels! Maybe in the future, try the Albanian towns in the Provincia di Cosenza, or maybe La Sila ❤

[@rakibhasansohel9630]

So wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThePipojp]

Potenza isn't exactly "poor" btw. It's the richest province in southern Italy in terms of GDP Per Capita, being very in line with Central Italy in that regard. Unlike other provincies in the region, the Mafia is also not present, It's very safe. However, It's very small and composed of numerous very small villages, so not much for the younger generation.

[@mariedupuis7802]

Hello ! It was a sympathetic visit of Potenza in a natural way...I liked it and it makes easier meeting with people as your new friend Enzo. I like also to speak to people in Italia for they are very spontaneous people and it makes you feel confortable to speak a foreign langage for me even if I make mistakes ! In November my husband and I sat on a bench in Sicily and an old lady came and we spoke together, some years ago it was with the young waitress in a cafe who learned French etc...Sorry for the closures of the stores, but even in Paris many clothes store had closed since covid and new food stores have opened at the same places...thank you for sharing your beautiful videos. Hello from Paris ❤

[@ItalyGuy]

Mercie Marie!

[@bebejemzy1090]

My maternal grandmother is from here.

[@carlenespitzer9444]

I'm enjoying this and how you narrate. My great grandmother was born in Potenza and its a little sad that there are so many empty shoppes and so much graffiti

[@vazzavincenzo2140]

Nice city Potenza

[@esthershelton6672]

My father was born there. SANTANGELO AND TANCREDI FAMILY.

[@josephweisman7981]

Salve' . probably not the best time of year, nor the greatest weather, to visit. Makes it a little extra depression.😢 But I was so happy to see Enzon put a smile back-to-your face. As well as the odd shaped pizza. And your rare find of a Fascist eara building & colonnade, put a smile on my face. Thank you!

[@josephweisman7981]

Of course I like the well preserved 18th & 19th Century architecture . And the beautiful theater from the 1800's at the end. Now that hall speaks of "Power" !!!

[@ItalyGuy]

Thank you!!!

[@bridgettriha1340]

My great grandfather and his wife were born in potenza before immigrating to New York in the early 1900's

[@petrusii3222]

13:20 non puoi riprendere in quel palazzo perché è la sede della prefettura. È considerato obiettivo sensibile.

[@roccoclaps3098]

Maronna meia ma statt nu poc citt

[@lenigrande8203]

Meu avô é dessa cidade, migrou para o Brasil.

[@WilliamDeminguet]

When you started your video with exclamations such as it's beautiful, charming, I thought it would be one of those many videos made by budding influencers who hope to be hired by tourist offices to talk about their region in rave and often false terms. Fortunately, you quickly came to your senses. I am a travel photographer who has been touring Italy since Christmas 2022. I currently live in Basilicata, about thirty kilometers from Potenza, the city. Once or twice a week, I go to Potenza, at “passeggiata” time, to enjoy an ice cream while leisurely walking up the main street. I pass by your pizza maker, but have never ordered a pizza. It will come, because yours made me hungry. I have never met Enzo yet. I hope to meet him one day, even if our political views are diametrically opposed. It is difficult to find a resident in this region who speaks English or French. Without wishing to offend anyone in the city, Potenza is not intended to be touristy. It has few attractions, other than the main pedestrian street, and it is very difficult to park there. And that’s why I always park two kilometers from the center. The long, steep road allows me to get some exercise. If you are in the region, I recommend Matera, Gravina in Puglia, Craco the ghost town and if you like Street Art, Satriano di Lucana and Sant’Angelo Le Fratte. If you like the seaside, I particularly liked Polignano a Mare (in Puglia). This said, I love Italy and its inhabitants ❤. Photos of the area to come soon on my Instagram account.

[@ItalyGuy]

Thank you William! I did videos on Craco and Matera! You can check it out in my channel's history ;) And thanks for the other recommendations! Will check them out!

[@alvarobogacz8091]

Cianciarullo family from Tramutola Potenza Basilicata , migrates to Sao Paolo Brazil.

[@severoromo640]

Sad to see so much graffiti in Italy.

[@ItalyGuy]

What would you like to say to our friend Enzo the Anarchist? Write it down here 👇

[@mariedupuis7802]

Ciao Enzo ! Piacere, Lei e un anarchista, penso che non essere un po ribello invecchia ! Allora Io, una nonna, sono un po cosi 😅. Sta comme e, sta felice e libero. Un ciao da Parigi !

[@alijabri5534]

I'm coming soon❤

[@jazlynstorm9772]

My last name is Bonacorso and I’m trying to find my family history my dads grandfather is full blooded and I want to know my culture just something to connect to

[@Max-oe8dz]

Trying to find something to like about this city but it looks very left behind. I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit. Sorry

[@danieltrafecante3813]

Yes I have heard of Potenza, my great grandfather came from Basilicata but I don’t know exactly where. I did not like to see all the graffiti it really ruins a city. The pizza looked fantastic.

[@WilliamDeminguet]

These are tags, short signatures done by kids and young teenagers wanting recognition, not the sort of graffiti we can apparent to Street Art. It’s worth knowing the difference between vandalism/degradation/defacing and Street Art

[@teddydavis2339]

He was shocked about the cannabis. I was shocked that they sell vibrators.

[@alessandrodecarlo4913]

It's strange to see Potenza on the web Usually it's the butt-end of a ton of jokes. Also first time I have heard Potenza defined as Beatiful. Said from someone who lived there for a good chunk of his life Also wait to see Genoa climbs

[@john94114]

And weed??? 😎☁☁☁

[@SCaesar88]

Женщине итальянке стоящей на лестнице.слжившей руки передать управляющую компанию Уют и ряд домов жилых.машину бентли континенталь последнюю.ауди q8и ауди а4.яхту 40м в Ростов.выполнять

[@SCaesar88]

Мужчине итальянцы в потенциал державой газету передать региональную теливизионную компанию южный регион в ростове.виллу в ростове.пагани машину.мерседес где и е класс.яхту в Ростов до 40м.выполнять

[@GH-zy2dh]

tons of graffiti .looks like napoli

[@roccoclaps3098]

Effess mi fra nun mu fa vreeee