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Matera and the Sassi

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logo 23 A small, but famous Italian city. Matera. Probably you have never heard about it before, but you have definitely seen it. Matera a World Heritage Site located in Italy's Basilicata region, was the subject of Carlo Levi's "Christ Stopped at Eboli" as well as being the backdrop for Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ". Matera and the surrounding region of stunning landscapes is full of intriguing places to explore, from the ancient city of Matera, to the relaxed seaside town of Metaponto on the Ionian coast.
What is so special about this little town? The most famous parts of Matera are the Sassi districts, now designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here you can see hundreds of troglodyte dwellings and churches dug out of the rock. Explore the complex network of streets, stairways, archways and terraces on foot to experience the best of the city. The cave dwellings were lived in until the 1950’s and are the most extensive example of their kind in the Mediterranean.


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Like every city or town in Italy, Matera has a number of churches. However, nowhere else in Italy, and possibly even the world, will one see such a diverse collection of buildings related to the Christian faith. In the newer district, the Cathedral dominates Matera from high up and has been the main social and religious reference point of the Sassi and the entire town for many years. It is worth visiting the Cathedral, and the stunning 13th Century Byzantine fresco. This church should be on your list, when you are going for a sightseeing in Matera.

All in all, The region of Basilicata is rich with important historical and archaeological sites, attractions, towns and villages, and of course, wonderful beaches to explore on your holiday in southern Italy. If you are going to be in Matera on the 2nd of July, don't miss the local festival. Madonna Della Bruna Festival. The city of Matera honors its patron from dawn on the 2nd July each year in a colorful, exciting festival involving the whole town. Experience the life of a small Italian town.

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