- Matera - Wikipedia
Matera (Italian pronunciation: [maˈtɛːra], locally [maˈteːra] ⓘ; Materano: Matàrë [maˈtæːrə]) is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy
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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 cities in Italy Matera has recently been featured in numerous films, increasing its popularity
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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, restaurants, shops, cafes, art galleries, and museums
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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 panorama To visualize its layout, imagine the city divided into four main areas: Sasso Barisano, Sasso Caveoso, Civita, and Piano
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Carved into the cliffs of southern Italy sits the sweeping stone city of Matera This dazzling UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest city in Italy, and they say the third oldest city in the world
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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") southeast of town, first inhabited by Benedictine and Basilian monks
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Matera in Italy is one of those places that left us completely speechless Carved into a limestone rock that lies in a deep valley, it’s a maze of ancient cave dwellings, winding alleys, and stone churches that feels like stepping into another world We spent two days exploring Europe’s oldest city, discovering the many historical sights, viewpoints, and delicious restaurants you simply
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Visiting Matera on your South Italy trip is an absolute must Known as a stone city, this fascinating place in the less-trodden Basilicata region offers intriguing history, culture, incredible views of ancient cave dwellings, and even a wonderful hike
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