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one of the ancient houses of Matera

The southern Italian city of Matera is impressive and attractive, but at the same time also mysterious and a bit rough. It looks more like a labyrinth of stone houses, steep staircases and narrow streets. The Sassi di Matera, or Stones of Matera, is full of caves that were once inhabited and were therefore a disgrace to Italy. Times have changed suddenly, and today the Sassi di Matera are the pride not only of the city, but also of the entire Basilicata region, in which Matera is located.

Matera is an Italian city in the Basilicata region, the capital of the province of the same name. It lies on the edge of the Murgia plateau. In its vicinity are the most important places of residence of cavemen in the Mediterranean region. Since 1993, the "Sassi di Matera" (Stones of Matera), the oldest part of the city, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large drinking water reservoir on the ground floor of the square is very interesting.

The Casa Cisterna allows visitors to experience the lives of the people living in the Sassi, the cave dwellings. The system and functioning of the cistern are also demonstrated. Beneath the cave dwellings lies a large system of cisterns. Further descriptions can be found at: https://www.casacisterna.it/

Grotta Croce, located in Gravina di Laterza, is one of the many karst caves in this suggestive canyon in Puglia. Famous for its natural beauty and historical interest, the cave offers spectacular limestone formations. Explored by speleology enthusiasts and hikers, it is part of the Terra delle Gravine Natural Park, an area rich in biodiversity and characterized by deep ravines and hidden caves. Grotta Croce also has archaeological value, with finds that testify to human presence in ancient times.

A look into the life of Matera 👍

An excellent, very realistic reconstruction of life inside the cave dwellings of Matera.

Offers a wonderful insight into the lives of the people in the Sassi