Does anyone know of a website with ZTL maps, particularly for southern Italy towns that are not in Rick Steves books, such as Vasto, Termoli, Vieste, Matera, Alberobello....? Or a good way to find such maps on the internet? I know what the ZTL street signs look like and the importance of not driving into those zones, but I'd like to plan ahead and have it laid out on a map. Also, finding good parking garages or parking lots in these towns is a bit hit or miss on the internet, although Google maps gives some ideas on that. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Posted by
Reading, PA, USA
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Before I went to Italy 1 1/2 years ago I did a Google search on "Italy ZTL" and came up with several sites. We were going to northern Italy so that is what I concentrated on but I do not remember any listings in southern Italy (south of Naples).
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
About the only zone in Matera that you can' drive into is the sassi. There is a parking lot that fills early right at one of the entrances to it.
Posted by
Portland
3594 posts
Matera is a weird case. The sassi zone is, indeed, posted as a ztl. Our b&b was located there, and we drove around and around trying to find a place to park outside it. We finally called, and our hostess came to the car to lead us to parking. When I pointed out the ztl sign, she laughed and told us that while the area was a ztl, it wasn't enforced. We, in fact, drove the car in several times during our 3 nights stay, and received no tickets. I suggest you check with the proprietor of your hotel or the TI office to ascertain that the non-enforcement policy is still in effect.
There are a couple of medium-sized parking areas down in the sassi. It also seems to be okay to pull off the road where ever there is enough space to fit your car. When we arrived, the closest lot to our inn was full, but pulling up in front to unload was no problem. I then drove to another of the lots.
Posted by
693 posts
Alberobello also has a big parking area just outside the trulli district that is well signposted.
Posted by
OP
Toronto area, Canada
162 posts
Thanks for the helpful comments. I managed to find some useful info for Matera: www.traveltomatera.com/parking-in-matera/, but secure overnight parking areas in Vieste are still a mystery to me.