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.

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 …

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 …

Aug 14, 2025 · 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, …

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, …

Explore Matera in Basilicata, Italy with our travel guide to the UNESCO-listed Sassi cave dwellings, rock-hewn churches, cave hotels, local cuisine and culture.

Matera is one of the oldest, still inhabited cities in the world: a magical place that preserves evidence of human settlements since the Palaeolithic period in its natural caves carved into …

Matera is the capital of the Matera province in the Basilicata region of Italy. It boasts the sassi: well-preserved rock-cut settlements that are a World Heritage site and one of Southern Italy's …

Apr 7, 2025 · The best time of year to visit Matera is spring (March to June) or fall (mid-September to December). In both periods you might get a rainy day or two and occasional overcast …

Benvenuti in Matera Welcome, il portale turistico istituzionale del Comune di Matera. Visita i sassi di Matera scopri gli eventi e tanto altro.