The cave suites offer a glimpse into Matera's lifestyle, while the Noble suites provide stunning views of the town. From the ...

Italy’s not exactly shy when it comes to UNESCO World Heritage sites – there are 60 of them dotted from top to toe. With so many, it’s no wonder some absolute gems get overshadowed by the big hitters ...

Italy currently boasts an incredible 60 UNESCO World Heritage sites, which is more than any other country on the planet. They aren't all ancient ruins, either. The sites fall into a few categories.

Timelapse shot of the Sassi di Matera prehistoric cave dwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata. Golden stone in sunlight with passing cloud shadows blue sky Royalty-free licenses let you ...

Descending from there, residential areas cascade down cliffs and tunnel into the rock faces, forming the iconic Sassi di Matera. The Sassi district was honoured with World Heritage Site status in ...

Sassi di Matera The Sassi di Matera are two districts in Matera which are well-known for their ancient cave dwellings that have been inhabited since the Palaeolithic period. The unique rock-hewn ...

Designer Louisa Grey was determined to create a home that felt like an escape all year round when designing her London home. Her favourite holiday destination of Puglia, with its cone-topped trulli ...

Often referred to as “the second Bethlehem,” it’s thought to date back more than 10,000 years, making it Italy’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the world, according to Discovery Matera.

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 ...