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The Sassi of Matera

The Sassi of Matera

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The Sassi of Matera

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Location: Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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K2000

April 16, 2021

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I'm lost for words. Hammer. When we were on the return flight from a vacation a few years ago, I noticed a photo in the booklet: Sassi die Matera. I already had my next travel destination. This is the second time we've been there and it's still amazing. Just come by yourself and be amazed.

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September 4, 2025

The Sassi of Matera are a complex of dwellings carved into the limestone rock, a unique urban landscape that bears witness to a thousand-year history. Divided into Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, these ancient districts offer a breathtaking spectacle with their cave dwellings, rock-hewn churches, and a labyrinth of alleys and stairways. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sassi are today a fascinating place not to be missed!

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December 12, 2022

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View of Matera's Sassi – Sassi of Matera loop from Matera Centrale

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Scenic view of Matera – View of Matera from the caves loop from Matera Centrale

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View of Matera from the caves – Panoramic view of Matera loop from Matera Centrale

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 360 m

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Thursday 14 May

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Location: Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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View of Matera's Sassi – Sassi of Matera loop from Matera Centrale

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