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 …
Provincia di Matera
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, …
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 …
Via Crucis in Matera
The year 2019 was the year of Matera: the “European Capital of Culture” reserved for the elite. Among the numerous …
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 …
Ancient Carnival Celebrations in Tricarico Near Matera
Not everyone knows that in many places in Italy and Europe, Carnival celebrations actually begin on January 17th or the …
A Weekend in Matera in a Rupestrian Hotel
Have you been wanting to visit Matera and its rupestrian (cave) dwellings known as the Sassi? Did you know that …
