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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

Once dubbed "the shame of Italy", Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world and has transformed into a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Made of stones and caves, the city is rich in history and breathtaking city views.

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Italy! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Italy for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!