Gravina (river)

Summary

The Gravina (also called Gravina di Picciano) is a river in the Apulia and Basilicata regions of southern Italy.[1] Its source is near Poggiorsini and the border of the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in the province of Bari[clarification needed]. The river flows southeast near Gravina in Puglia before crossing into the province of Matera. It flows west of Matera before emptying into the Bradano as a left tributary a short distance after the Bradano exits Lago di San Giuliano.

Gravina
Gravina di Picciano
Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear Poggiorsini
MouthBradano
 • coordinates
40°35′53″N 16°34′20″E / 40.5980°N 16.5721°E / 40.5980; 16.5721
Basin features
ProgressionBradanoGulf of Taranto

References edit

  1. ^ The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World (13 ed.). London: Times Books. 2011. p. 78 L2. ISBN 9780007419135.