MATERA

Ask someone who has been there to tell you about Matera, a small city in the Region of Basilicata in Southern Italy. Only someone who has actually walked along the age-old paths of this town can capture the magic of an urban fabric that is unique and inimitable. The heart of Matera is its Sassi, the ancient town, which blends hamoniously with the calcareous rock of the gorge. Only those who have seen Matera are aware of the scent of history, of life, of hard work given off by the tufa, the homes and caves are made of. The Sassi were places of sharing. Until 1950s, large families animated the so-called vicinati, small court-yards where people experienced joys and sorrows. Nowadays, Matera has changed; it has grown, it is modern and cheerful. Yet, it has never lost the essence of its identity. Here, sharing and hospitalityessence of its identity. Here, sharing and hospitality are the rule. Matera is a city capable of cherishing values and offering the enjoyment of a nice quiet stroll around the vicoli of history and the opportunity to appreciate culture and modernity. Matera is a city for all. It is one of the world heritage sites. That is why this splendid city is worth visiting, experiencing and breathing. We are looking forward to welcoming you. Typical temperatures in July range between 17°C and 30°C with a mean value of about 23°C.