- Matera - Wikipedia
Matera has gained international fame for its ancient town, the "Sassi di Matera" The Sassi originated in a prehistoric troglodyte settlement, and these dwellings are thought to be among the earliest human settlements in what is now Italy
- Matera Bucket List: 25 Best Things to Do in Matera - Earth Trekkers
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
- VISITING MATERA (ITALY) – Complete Guide + 13 Best Things To Do
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
- MATERA, ITALY: A TRAVEL GUIDE TO ITALY’S OLDEST CITY
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
- Matera Travel Guide – Visit the Historic City in Basilicata
Matera, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Known for its "Sassi" districts, ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone, Matera offers a fascinating glimpse into human history
- Matera, Italy: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
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
- The ULTIMATE Matera, Italy Travel Guide (+22 Best Things to Do)
Not only is Matera known for its unusual dwellings - called 'sassi' - but it also boasts incredible natural beauty It is also the oldest city in Italy and the caves, that are located nearby the city, are almost 10,000 years old They are currently uninhabited, but much worth the visit
- Matera, Town in Basilicata, Italy
Matera, a captivating city in the southern region of Basilicata, exhibits antiquity This UNESCO World Heritage site is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe, and it has every epoch of history incised in the tufa and on show in the sinewy passageways
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