Matera

Matera is a city and a province in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy home of the Sassi or secret caves or well-preserved rock-cut settlements that are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Matera dates back to the Middle Ages when Byzantine and Benedictine monks built rock-hewn churches and monasteries into what are now called the Sassi – literally stones – an intricate series of terraced caves, and later inhabited by farmers, fashioning homes, stables and shops into what is now a significant troglodyte settlements. Nowadays this is a great attraction to visit and the town boasts many hotels, restaurants and bed and breakfasts.

5 °C


Clouds, few clouds


Wind4.83 m/s
Cloudiness23 %
Temperature (min/max)5/5 °C
Pressure1021 hpa
Humidity71 %
Last update: 21 Dec 2024 @ 19:00

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