Italy Basilicata Matera
Matera
Ancient cave dwellings and dramatic landscapes blend in this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site in Southern Italy's Basilicata region.
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Fresh off the back of being European Capital of Culture 2019, Matera is enjoying a renaissance of its own. People now flock to see its curious cave-cut homes and churches. They’re huddled into the Sassi district, which drops down a small mountain ridge in a medley of ancient troglodyte dwellings.
Lots – and many are considered to be thousands of years old – have now been converted from hermit abodes to boutique B&Bs. Around them, a traditional Southern Italian town unfolds with its beige cottages and piazzas.
jrfrancis 5 years ago
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My Favorite Small Towns in Italy
stillontheroad (Giada Matera) I find the small towns and villages to be the best place to breathe in the culture of the country (and where to find the best food!)