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, …
Province of Matera
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 Village of Tricarico: Delving Into the Heart of Basilicata
The southern region of Basilicata is full of mystery, of ancient traditions, and permeated by traces of those that have …
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 …
Via Crucis in Matera
The year 2019 was the year of Matera: the “European Capital of Culture” reserved for the elite. Among the numerous …
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 …
