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Matera Puglia
A town of less than 65,000 people situated approximately 50 miles north west of Taranto with a wealth of history dating back to the bronze age.
It's fame has spread far and wide thanks to its amazing old town, the "Sassi" which spills over the edge of a large ravine incorporating a myriad of dwellings and cave houses, a few of which are still inhabited.
Once you arrive in the town just follow the signs to the Sassi where you will suddenly start descending a narrow road paved with local stone. If you are travelling off peak or mid-week keep going right down to the bottom then turn left and follow the road around the old town, if it is busy then park where you can and enjoy the walk. The stone pavements, steps, and road are fairly uneven so leave the stilettos at home ladies!
Guides are available (some English speaking) but they are not essential to enjoy your visit. The many vistas will have you snapping away as you wander around, with breath taking views across the "Gravina", historical cave dwellings and churches. Because of its uniqueness it has been used as a location for various biblical movies including Mel Gibson's "The Passion of Christ".
Matera Photos
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Matera
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Parco Murgia Materana
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Torrente Gravina
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Sasso Caveoso
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Santuario S. Maria
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Civita
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Matera Old Town
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Cave di Tufo
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Cave Church
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Cliff Houses
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S. Pietro Caveoso
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Cobbled Roads
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Matera View
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Steep Steps
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Matera Hotels
There is an excellent choice of Hotels in and around Matera with accommodation in all quality ratings from luxury to tourist class, with Bed and Breakfast guest houses plentiful as well. Some are situated in the new town, country or even in the ancient quarter if you want to stay in a cave! Here we offer you the way to check the latest availability, prices and facilities.
To view the full range click Hotels Matera.
Matera Map
You can use this interactive map to spot where the photos were taken (as near as I can work out!) by clicking the camera icons, plus the location of the local hotels and B&B's. Or just simply to find your way around!
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