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Matera, Italy

Matera is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. With a history of continuous occupation dating back to prehistory, it is renowned for its rock-cut urban core, whose twin cliffside zones are known collectively as the Sassi.

Type City

Why go

  • Comune in Basilicata, Italy.
  • Known for St. Lucia alle Malve rock churches have 13th-century frescoes, its the region of Basilicata in Southern Italy. Sassi cave dwellings, Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario. Matera is carved out of rockis possibly the 3rd oldest settlement after Aleppo and Jericho..

History

Matera is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. With a history of continuous occupation dating back to prehistory, it is renowned for its rock-cut urban core, whose twin cliffside zones are known collectively as the Sassi.

Restaurants & places to go

Caffetteria "Gallitelli"
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Juice, Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Breakfast, Local, Bakery, Mediterranean, Cafe · Descrizione, vision & mission dell'azienda disponibile… · gallitellicaffe.it
Indoor
Dalla Padella alla Brace
Restaurant · Ristorante nel centro della città dei sassi. La passione per la mia terra e per i suoi prodotti tipici sono fonte di ispirazione per ogni singolo… · dallapadellaallabrace.com
Indoor
Di Bitonto Cafe luxury shop
Cafe · Luxury shop e caffè all'inizio della trafficata e passeggiata "Via Annunziatella" nello shop sono presenti tavoli all'interno nella stagione invernale… · dibitonto.it
Indoor
Gelateria Caruso
Ice Cream · Nuova apertura Features: takeaway · 63 Via XX Settembre · gelateriacaruso.com
Indoor
Vitantonio Lombardo Ristorante
Restaurant · Ristorante 1 stella Michelin · 13 Via Madonna delle Virtù, Matera, 75100 · vlristorante.it
Indoor
Caffè Ridola
Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:15-23:00 · 19 Via Domenico Ridola, Matera, 75100 · ridola.com
Indoor
Alle Fornaci
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 19:30-22:00 · 7 Piazza Cesare Firrao, Matera, 75100 · ristoranteallefornaci.it
Indoor
Baccanti
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 00:30-14:30, Tu-Sa 17:30-22:30 · 58/61 Via Sant'Angelo, 75100 · baccantiristorante.com
Indoor

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Matera, Italy
Matera, Italy
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Matera, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Matera, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.