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Comune in Basilicata, Italy
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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 many important attractions.
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Duomo di Matera
Roman Catholic church with a 90-m-high spire that stands out in the Matera skyline.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church
Join a guided tour with a private guide or in a group
Ape tour Matera
Panoramic tour with Ape car.
A protected natural area, part of the "Sassi di Matera" UNESCO site - but outside the city. In addition to about 150 rock churches scattered along Murgia and the ravines, the deep limestone groove Gravine di Matera can be visited.
Made up of 16 historical dwellings, each with an average surface area of 50 m² that correspond with other cave dwellings whose interiors have been reproduced and divided into various dwellings with living rooms. All rooms are furnished with: private bath, telephone, satellite television, air conditioning, a safe and mini-bar.
Hotel Residence near Sassi di Matera.
Close to the typical cave churches, on the main access street to the Sassi.
B&B Casastella Matera
B&B in a cave. The breakfast is always included. The property is in part cut into the rock, with the remaining structure built on four levels with characteristic barrel-vaulted ceilings, restored from characteristic peasant dwellings such as the granary, stable, barn and wine cellar.
After exiting Matera Centrale, there is a piazza to the left with various buses. From here, "Linea Sassi" buses to I Sassi di Matera every 30 min; the inexpensive tickets are sold upon boarding.
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