Matera Sassi

The Sassi of Matera: what nobody tells you about the city’s most iconic place

When people think of Matera, their mind goes straight to the Sassi. Stone houses carved into white rock. Golden light at sunset. A landscape that feels suspended somewhere between history, cinema and dream. And honestly? They are right. Matera’s Sassi are one of the most extraordinary places in Italy – maybe in Europe. But there […]

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What to eat in Matera at Materia Prima Bistrot

What to eat in Matera beyond the usual “must-try” list

When people search online “what to eat in Matera”, they often end up with the same shortlist: bread, fresh pasta, peperone crusco and cheese like caciocavallo. All worth discovering, of course, but food in Matera is not just a checklist of dishes to tick off between the exploration of cave houses and the enjoyment of […]

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