Off the Beaten Path in Basilicata: Discover Tursi
Tursi, perched on a hill between the regions of Basilicata and Puglia, and near the city of Matera, is an …
Terrazzo sul Sinni Agriturismo
The Terrazzo sul Sinni Bed & Breakfast Near Matera, Basilicata
Maybe you have finally decided to take that dream trip to Italy or maybe, you have already seen all the …
Matera’s Ionian Coast: Metaponto and Pisticci
Matera’s Ionian Coast is a gorgeous stretch of paradise on Earth. By now, most travelers have heard of Matera, the …
Metaponto: Beaches and the Doric Temple of Hera
Metaponto is a delightful seaside resort located in the municipality of Bernalda about 48 km from Matera. Along the coast, …
Policoro and Nova Siri on Basilicata’s Ionian Coast
Italy’s Basilicata region is one of the few that has two coastlines- one on the Tyrrhenian side and the other …
The Hamlet of Rotondella and the Authenticity of Basilicata
Deep in the Italian peninsula in the Basilicata region lies the hilltop village of Rotondella. Named for its unique position …
Craco: Basilicata’s Ghost Town Where Time Stands Still
In Italy, there are places where reality and imagination are lost in a vortex of unparalleled mysticism. This is the …
Exploring the Gallipoli Cognato Regional Park Near Matera
Southern Italy’s Basilicata region has been making quite a name for itself as of late. This recent claim to fame …
What (Else) to See in Matera
In part I of our article on Matera we explored Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, or the rupestrian part of the ancient …
Matera: What to See in Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano
One of the most striking and now recognizable cities in the entire world, Matera is the mysterious “Città dei sassi” or …
