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…