Panoramic view of Matera, Italy, showing the ancient Sassi districts with hundreds of pale limestone houses and cave dwellings cascading down the hillside. The Matera Cathedral rises above the city on the ridge under a clear blue sky, illuminated by warm golden hour light.
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Matera Travel Guide: 13 Best Things to Do in Matera, Italy

There are plenty of beautiful towns and cities to visit in Italy, but nowhere else feels quite like Matera. Matera is a city of caves. Imagine wandering through a maze of honey colored stone streets where homes, churches, and restaurants have been carved directly into the rock. Even in this modern world, the historic Sassi…

Author overlooking Lama Monachile in Polignano a Mare, with turquoise Adriatic waters, dramatic limestone cliffs, and the historic old town perched above the famous beach.
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The Ultimate Puglia Itinerary: 5, 7 & 10 Day Road Trip Guide

Italian summers are hard to beat. Over the years we’ve explored some of Italy’s most iconic destinations, including the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, but Puglia completely surprised us. Its popularity has been rising in recent years, and after spending a week road tripping through the region, I understand exactly why. This Puglia itinerary is…