Explore Matera ✨

A short city guide to Explore Matera. Here are my favorite stays, eats & things to see in Matera. This is a beautiful ancient city that was abandoned in the 1950s yet today has totally sprung back to life. Featured in many of your favorite movies, Matera is also one of the most ancient inhabited sites in the world. This trip to Matera is perfect for solo travelers, friends, or couples! This guide includes: 🤓 A bit of history 👉🏻Local Wine & Cuisine Tips 🏨 4 hotels ( one for each budget!) 🍝 7 restaurants & aperitivo spots! 🏛 6 favorite museums and sites If you’d like a more extensive or tailored guide to the city, feel free to reach out: IG @collineallemontagne 📧evelyn@collineallemontagne.com

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💭About Matera:

Matera is one of the most unique places to explore in Italy. It is the second continuous inhabited city in the world, it's believed to be settled in since the 10th millennium BC.

The natural caves and soft Tuffo rock made it an easy natural settlement, yet a hostile one. The river below brought malaria and disease, while the damp caves brought mold. Yet despite this, people continued to inhabit the area.

Up until the 1950's, entire families would occupy the caves, known as the Sassi, living side by side with their animals. It was terrible living conditions, with immense poverty. Embarrassed by the situation the government ordered the Sassi be shut down, and moved the families into the "new" city of mass apartment buildings. This wasn't taken so great by the locals... It wasn't until the 1990's that the Sassi were reopened.

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Evelyn Hill

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Ready to experience an Italy beyond what you've seen on a screen? Having lived in Italy for over 12 years, I love sharing the special moments that make each distinct Italian region stand out. The best part of traveling to Italy is discovering a whole new world in each region you visit. 🍷Located in Piedmont, I specialize in Northern Italy travel, with a focus on wine travel. Whether you're interested in wine tasting in the famous Langhe region, exploring Tuscany's rolling hills, discovering the excellent Rosati of Puglia, or savoring wines from anywhere in between - I'm here to make your trip unforgettable. 🤓In addition to learning about Italy's incredible wines, you can expect fun and nerdy facts from my guides, as I am a graduate in archaeology and art history. 🏔️Since I could never limit myself to one niche, I'm also a huge fan of the outdoors, climbing, and hiking. I love sharing the best of the Italian Alps with you, whether you're a beginner seeking a breath of fresh mountain air or an experienced adventurer looking for local insights. 📍Here you'll find extensive city guides, niche tours, regional wine guides, and much more! And if you're looking for something tailored specifically to you, check out my custom travel services! --- 💭About me: I'm originally from Middlebury Vermont but came to Italy at age 18 to study. As you can tell I never looked back. I've lived in Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Milan, and now I call Piedmont home with my family: myself, my Italian boyfriend, our adorable 1 year old, and the real star: Kiki our pup. _ If you dream of turning your Italy trip into a permanent move, I am an expat guide who helps individuals make Italy their home. From the visa process to the move, from setting up a bank account to understanding the healthcare system, I can assist you. Find out more on my website linked below.

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