The heart of humanity As evidenced by the oldest buildings in the city, Matera has been home to human populations for almost 12,000 years. Officially founded by a Roman governor in 251 BC under ...

The city in question is Matera, a UNESCO-listed gem carved into the rock of Basilicata in southern Italy. Often referred to as “the second Bethlehem,” it’s thought to date back more than ...

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“It became a city of ghosts ... in the Sassi and about half of the dwellings are occupied, with Matera firmly on southern Italy’s tourist circuit. “It’s like a gold rush here ...

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Mostly cloudy with a high of 64 °F (17.8 °C). Winds variable at 4 to 8 mph (6.4 to 12.9 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 46 °F (7.8 ...

Located just off piazza San Pietro Caveoso, conveniently positioned on one of the main roads at the edge of the old city, amid the fantastical caves that excite Matera's frenzied fans, this lodge ...