Italy's renowned cities like Rome ... and mouthwatering local cuisine. The best way to uncover Matera's delights is by meandering through its enchanting streets and courtyards, soaking in the ...

One of the most impressive parts of the city is the Gravina canyon, where homes appear to spill down the cliffside.

(Being a troglodyte, as locals cheerfully refer to themselves ... about half of the dwellings are occupied, with Matera firmly on southern Italy’s tourist circuit. “It’s like a gold ...

Popular with holidaying Italians – it has more coastline than the rest of Italy – the locals flock to its fantastic ... the Sassi di Matera is a series of ancient caves carved into limestone ...

Matera is in the southern region of Basilicata ... This national regulation requires the prior approval of the relevant Soprintendenze of the local Offices of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and ...