The
Bradano is a river in the
Basilicata and
Apulia regions of
southern Italy. Its source is Lago Pesole (which is near
Forenza and
Filiano) in the
province of Potenza. The river flows southeast near Monte Torretta,
Acerenza, and
Oppido Lucano. After crossing into the
province of Matera, it is joined by a right tributary, the Alvo and Tolve. The river flows near
Irsina before being joined by a left tributary, the
Basentello. Shortly after that, it is joined by another right tributary, the
Bilioso. The river then enters Lago di San Giuliano. After flowing out of the lake, the Bradano is joined by a left tributary, the
Gravina, and flows southeast near
Montescaglioso before entering the
province of Taranto. It is then joined by a left tributary, the Gravina di Matera,, before re-entering the province of Matera after a short distance. The river flows near the border with the province of Taranto before entering the
Gulf of Taranto near
Lido di Metaponto.
