The Sassi di Matera are ancient cave dwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata.
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Oct 20, 2024
I have been traveling for 60 years all over the world not much more to surprise me…Matera did! It is a remarkable,place for a multitude of reasons. Come in the fall You’ll want to savor it slowly. Hi… Full review by Judy H
Oct 15, 2024
Matera is a very special place indeed in a very special location. As you approach from the West, you have no inclination as to what awaits you in the old town. Suddenly a vast array of houses built i… Full review by TJA950
Oct 9, 2024
You cannot help but love Puligia and Matera oozes that enveloping sense of beginnings and belonging all at once. Irrespective of the‘shame’ of the cave squalor in the 1950’s Europe receives 700 milli… Full review by DaveB5312
How difficult is the walking there. I can walk but not real long distance. Also are there a lot of stairs? I have some problem climbing a lot of stairs. Please help.
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The walking is on some cobblestones and there are stairs in curtain areas. It is beautiful though and worth a visit.
Please clarify what the name of the out of the town centre river gorge area with the oldest caves is? Could a 2019 traveller clarify how they transported themselves across to where those very old caves are. We are coming in to Matera in the morning from Taranto and only have the afternoon to explore.. But if we catch a taxi; what are we actually asking for? If we can catch a bus there in 2019, what are we asking for. Thanks.
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The gorge is called Gravina Gorge. There are well-known cave paintings in the old dirt and limestone caves you refer to. This link should be helpful. There is alot of helpful info on …
The gorge is called Gravina Gorge. There are well-known cave paintings in the old dirt and limestone caves you refer to. This link should be helpful. There is alot of helpful info on lonely planet's website if you look up Matera.
Where would be the best place to park the car to visit the cave dwellings.thanks
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The entire Sassi area is restricted to traffic. The only way to get a car into that area is to book a hotel that offers access and parking (at a price). Else you’ll need to find street parking …
The entire Sassi area is restricted to traffic. The only way to get a car into that area is to book a hotel that offers access and parking (at a price). Else you’ll need to find street parking outside the Sassi area and walk in (or get a taxi).
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