Luckily, Matera is not too far from Naples, one of the more budget-friendly cities to fly into in Italy -- especially if you book a low-cost carrier.

Tucked inside the arch of Italy’s boot, Matera could have easily disappeared into the annals of history — the community was inhabited some 10,000 years before falling into disrepair, and was ...

Preservationists got obsessed. UNESCO named Matera a World Heritage Site in 1993, and then came the alberghi diffusi – hotels made of rehabbed dwellings scattered throughout the city.

Expand The city of Matera, famed for the ancient cave dwellings of its Sassi di Matera neighbourhoods, in Basilicata, southern Italy Ken Doherty Tue Nov 12 2024 - 05:00 ...

Skip the Amalfi Coast and visit some of the other amazing spots in Southern Italy instead, such as the Aeolian Islands in Sicily or Matera in Basilicata.

Jumping from building to building in an ancient city might seem like a dream for those who practice parkour, but it can cause damage to historic buildings.

Skip the Amalfi Coast and visit some of the other amazing spots in Southern Italy instead, such as the Aeolian Islands in Sicily or Matera in Basilicata.

Matera's Italian Market offers a taste of Italy and some must-have sandwiches.