Matera (Italian pronunciation: [maˈtɛːra], locally ⓘ; Materano: Matàrë [maˈtæːrə]) is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy.

Jan 22, 2023 · Matera is a city with a long and fascinating history. A complex of cave dwellings, stone buildings, and churches sit on the rolling hillsides, creating one of the most photogenic …

Jan 19, 2024 · What is special about Matera? The city is made up of two large sassi (the stones) – Barisano and Caveoso, which were dug into to create caves that house homes, hotels, …

Jun 8, 2023 · Matera is located in the southern part of Italy, specifically in the Basilicata region. The city is situated on the edge of the Gravina di Matera Canyon, overlooking a breathtaking …

Once the “shame of Italy,” the ancient warren of natural caves in Matera may be Europe’s most dramatic story of rebirth

In town, visit the Domenico Ridola National Museum. Matera’s real claim to fame, though, and the reason it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the extensive series of cave dwellings ("i sassi") …

Aug 20, 2022 · Discover the best things to do in Matera Italy plus where to eat, the top cave hotels, how to get there, and a useful Matera map.

Matera, Basilicata's jewel, may be the world's third-longest continuously inhabited human settlement. Natural caves in the tufa limestone, exposed as the Gravina cut its gorge, attracted …

The Basilicata region’s oldest city, Matera, sits atop a rocky outcrop. Among its many attractions is the Sassi region, a cluster of cave dwellings built into the mountainside. Here you’ll find …

Spectacularly carved out of tuff, Matera lets you relive history thanks to its famous Sassi, numerous rock churches and unspoilt natural areas. Let’s check out what to see in Matera. …