A view of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Paul Jebara. It’s hard to believe that a little more than 50 years ago, Matera was the “shame of Italy,” its cave ...

We came for the caves. We stayed for the candles. You might already know the Sassi di Matera. Despite (or because of?) this architectural wonder’s remoteness in the instep of Italy’s boot ...

Sassi di Matera in Matera, Italy. Sassi di Matera is a historical site in the southern Italian city of Matera. Home to ancient Paleolithic cave dwellings, and many other archaeological wonders, ...

The nearest airport to Matera is Bari Karol Wojtyla, around 65 kilometres (40 miles) away near the port city of Bari, the capital of southern Italy’s Puglia region.

Travelers need to hike from Sassi di Matera, heading downhill first only to head straight back up, but the bountiful views are worth the sweat spent on the journey. Take a tour with an expert.

Sassi di Matera: The Sassi di Matera consists of ancient cave dwellings carved into the limestone, showcasing a fascinating ...

The Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO site, is the main highlight. This historic area is known for its ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone, ...

The Sassi di Matera are a series of ancient cave dwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata which have been inhabited since the Palaeolithic period. In 1993, ...

Perimetrazione del sito UNESCO Sassi di Matera e della zona tampone, scale 1:20,000 Disclaimer The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its ...

Michael Meyer took this night picture of the Sassi di Matera in the Italian city of Matera, known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period.