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With its maze of cobblestoned streets, stone buildings and churches covering the hillsides, and unique viewpoints, Matera is one of the most picturesque cities in Italy. One of the best things to do in Matera is to eat. Matera is home to quite a few excellent restaurants, ranging from cheap eats to small cafes with a view to Michelin-starred restaurants. …
Matera is one of the most photogenic cities in Italy. One of the best things to do in Matera is to stroll along the city streets and visit the viewpoints of the stone dwellings and churches that cover its hillsides. In this guide, we cover where you can get the best views of Matera with practical information so you can …
Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa are two hilltop towns in Basilicata, Italy. Both of them are beautiful to visit and fun to explore. But what makes them even more exciting is the fact that you can get from one to the other on a zipline. In fact, one of the best things to do in Castelmezzano is to zipline to Pietrapertosa and …
Matera is a city with a long and fascinating history. A complex of cave dwellings, stone buildings, and churches sit on the rolling hillsides, creating one of the most photogenic cities in Italy. Matera has recently been featured in numerous films, increasing its popularity. Strolling the picturesque streets, sleeping in a cave hotel, trying traditional foods, and getting a history …