{"id":38573,"date":"2024-02-22T11:39:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T17:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=38573"},"modified":"2024-02-27T21:35:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T03:35:45","slug":"our-one-day-in-matera-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Magical time in Matera, Italy &#038; Cave Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Matera, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ancient cave dwellings, beautiful hotels and stunning churches.  We found ourselves in Matera last summer during our trip to the heel of Italy\u2019s boot, Puglia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"39121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/views-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687888841&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00028571428571429&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Matera, is one of the oldest cities in the world and a place that holds evidence of the Palaeolithic human settlements. With history spanning thousands of years, here are some of the best things to do in Matera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">WHAT IS IN THIS POST<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663bb4b67b8ba\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663bb4b67b8ba\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Best_things_to_do_in_Matera\" title=\"Best things to do in Matera\">Best things to do in Matera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Best_View_points_in_Matera_to_see_the_Sassi\" title=\"Best View points in Matera to see the Sassi\">Best View points in Matera to see the Sassi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Sassi_di_Matera\" title=\"Sassi di Matera \">Sassi di Matera <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Church_of_Saint_Mary_of_Idris\" title=\"Church of Saint Mary of Idris\">Church of Saint Mary of Idris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Our_2_day_Matera_Italy_Itinerary\" title=\"Our 2 day Matera, Italy Itinerary\">Our 2 day Matera, Italy Itinerary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Day_1_Things_you_MUST_see_in_Matera\" title=\"Day 1 [Things you MUST see in Matera]\">Day 1 [Things you MUST see in Matera]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Day_2\" title=\"Day 2:\">Day 2:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Cave_Hotels_in_Matera\" title=\"Cave Hotels in Matera\">Cave Hotels in Matera<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#SantAngelo_Luxury_Resort\" title=\"Sant\u2019Angelo Luxury Resort\">Sant\u2019Angelo Luxury Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Aquatio_Cave_Luxury_Hotel_Spa_in_Matera\" title=\"Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel &amp; Spa in Matera\">Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel &amp; Spa in Matera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Palazzo_Gattini\" title=\"Palazzo Gattini\">Palazzo Gattini<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Where_we_Stayed_in_Matera\" title=\"Where we Stayed in Matera\">Where we Stayed in Matera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Best_Time_to_visit_Matera\" title=\"Best Time to visit Matera\">Best Time to visit Matera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/#Where_To_Eat_In_Matera\" title=\"Where To Eat In Matera\">Where To Eat In Matera<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_things_to_do_in_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Best things to do in Matera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Explore the <strong>Sassi di Matera<\/strong>: The Sassi district is the heart of Matera and features a unique network of cave dwellings and rock-cut churches. Take a stroll through the narrow streets and get lost in the fascinating history and architecture of the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Rupestrian Churches: Matera is home to numerous rupestrian churches, which are ancient churches carved into the rock. The most famous ones include the<strong> Church of San Pietro Barisano<\/strong> and the<strong> Church of Santa Lucia alle Malve<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Cave Dwellings: Experience what life was like in the Sassi by visiting <strong>Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario<\/strong>, a preserved cave dwelling that showcases the living conditions of the past. It provides a unique glimpse into the traditional cave dwelling lifestyle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wander through the Civita: Cross the 13th-century bridge to reach the <strong>Civita district<\/strong>, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Sassi. Explore its narrow streets, visit the <strong>Cathedral of Matera<\/strong>, and enjoy the picturesque atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the MUSMA Museum: Matera is home to the <strong>Museum of Contemporary Sculpture in Matera<\/strong> (MUSMA), housed in a 17th-century Palazzo. The museum showcases an impressive collection of contemporary sculptures within its ancient halls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Crypt of the Original Sin: Located outside Matera, the <strong>Crypt of the Original Sin<\/strong> is a hidden gem. This rock-hewn church contains frescoes from the 9th century and is a fascinating archaeological site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the Local Cuisine: Indulge in the traditional cuisine of Matera, which features dishes like orecchiette pasta, <strong>bread made from ancient grains<\/strong>, and hearty meat dishes. Don&#8217;t forget to try the local wine and sample the delicious pastries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a Sunset Stroll: Witness the enchanting beauty of <strong>Matera during sunset<\/strong>. Take a leisurely stroll through the Sassi and enjoy the warm glow as the sun sets over the ancient city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend a Cultural Event: Check if there are any cultural events or festivals taking place during your visit. Matera often hosts music concerts, film festivals, and other cultural celebrations that showcase the region&#8217;s artistic heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Surrounding Countryside: Venture outside Matera to discover the beautiful countryside of Basilicata. Visit the nearby town of Altamura, known for its unique bread, or explore the natural beauty of the <strong>Parco della Murgia Materana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_View_points_in_Matera_to_see_the_Sassi\"><\/span><strong>Best View points in Matera to see the Sassi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure to get to a panoramic terrace overlooking Matera<\/strong> from where you can enjoy the view of Sassi. We were at terrace near the church of Santa Maria de Idris and saw the little town transform into a nativity scene at dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Piazzetta Pascoli of Matera<\/strong>, a romantic balcony offers evocative panoramic views of the Sassi. You can find it on the left of Palazzo Lanfranchi palace, it is named after the poet Giovanni Pascoli, who began his career as a Latin and Greek teacher in this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it involves a little bit of a hike, <strong>Belvedere di Murgia Timone<\/strong> is another spot from where you can enjoy a view of the Sassi. This Belvedere is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italia.it\/en\/basilicata\/murgia-materana-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archaeological Park of the Rock Churches of Materano<\/a> and you can get an iconic photo of Matera with a cave framing the Sassi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39149\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 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https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39148\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/sassi-di-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 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https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39145\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687890615&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39145\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/priya-vinu-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The view of the Sassi of Matera is magical when the lights turn on in the evenings.  The panoramic view from the cathedral, the Civita district, i.e. the oldest inhabited group of buildings made of white limestone rocks looks like a huge nativity scene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sassi_di_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Sassi di Matera <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sassi is <strong>symbol of the city<\/strong>, which are caves dug into the mountain where the local people lived until they were forced to settle in modern accommodation in the 1950s. The area also saw key immigrations of Byzantine and Benedictine monks, who transformed the caves of the huge Gravina valley into&nbsp;<strong>Rock Churches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terracotta <strong>pottery has been found in Matera<\/strong>&nbsp;that dates back to around 7500 years BC which makes the city older than Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39154\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/italy\/our-one-day-in-matera-italy\/attachment\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687865534&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0011111111111111&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39154\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cave homes and churches in Sassi si Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-of-matera-italy-1-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39153\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/sassi-di-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687876844&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sassi-di-matera-italy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy.jpg\" data-id=\"39153\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Cave homes on the Sassi of Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sassi-di-matera-italy-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now Sassi of Matera is listed in the&nbsp;<strong><em>World Heritage List<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>but back in 1952, a national law called for the evacuation of the Sassi, considered the \u201cshame of Italy\u201d due to overcrowding and unsanitary conditions.  They called for the construction of new residential districts and to develop a new city area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A must see when visiting the Sassi of Matera is <strong>Casa Grotto<\/strong>. Located near the <strong>Church of San Pietro Caveoso <\/strong>it is a typical cave dwelling with furniture and tools of the time gives visitors an exact idea of how families lived in the &#8220;Sassi&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39133\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687882997&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00045454545454545&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza San Francesco d'assisi Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/piazza-san-francesco-d-assisi-matera-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piazza San Francesco d&#8217;assisi Matera, Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_Saint_Mary_of_Idris\"><\/span><strong>Church of Saint Mary of Idris<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Matera is filled with historic churches, but none is as magical as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oltrelartematera.it\/en\/rupestrian-churches\/santa-maria-de-idris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Church of Saint Mary of Idris<\/a>. The church of Santa Maria de Idris dates back to the fifteenth century and is part of a rock complex that also includes the oldest crypt, dedicated to San Giovanni in Monterrone. This crypt has some frescoes from the 12th to the 17th centuries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39163\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1708620516&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.22&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.011111111111111&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39163\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Matera, Basilica, MAria della Bruna\" class=\"wp-image-39163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/santa-maria-de-idris-of-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39135\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/rock-church-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687890322&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rock-church-matera-italy-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39135\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Churches of Matera, Italy | Church of Saint Mary of Idris\" class=\"wp-image-39135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rock-church-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay the entry fee to gaze upon what remains of its frescoes, it is worth it! The views outside are special as well, walk around the church\u2019s exterior for a fantastic view of the town, then look back at the church to see how it\u2019s built directly into a cliff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some do a <strong>Matera day trip from Bari<\/strong>, which is only one hour away. Bari to matera day trip is easier to do if you have a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn&#8217;t have a whole lot of time in Matera, just 2 days and 2 nights but that was perfect to enjoy some wonderful meals and wander around the Sassi di Matera while waiting for the twinkling lights to come on at dusk. Sunset hour in Matera is magical!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39124\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/best-views-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687891987&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.028571428571429&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"best-views-matera-italy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Sassi di Matera, Italy at dusk when the lights come on.  So magical!\" class=\"wp-image-39124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-views-matera-italy-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We chose to spend a couple of nights to get to know this ancient city a bit more. You can visit Matera in a day but here is our 2 day Matera Itinerary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_2_day_Matera_Italy_Itinerary\"><\/span><strong>Our 2 day Matera, Italy Itinerary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Things_you_MUST_see_in_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Day 1 [Things you MUST see in Matera]<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Morning: Start your day by exploring the Sassi di Matera, the <strong>historic cave dwellings<\/strong> that Matera is famous for. Visit<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.casagrotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casa Grotta<\/a><\/strong>. Take a guided tour or simply wander through the narrow streets and alleys to soak in the unique atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Church of Saint Mary of Idris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon: Visit the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.casanoha.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casa Noha<\/a><\/strong>, an interactive museum that provides a multimedia experience about the history and transformation of Matera. It&#8217;s a great way to gain a deeper understanding of the city&#8217;s past.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening: Enjoy a leisurely stroll along <strong>Via Ridola<\/strong>, a bustling street lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Ridola Street is about 650 feet long, connecting Lanfranchi Palace with Francesco Square. Stop for a traditional Italian dinner at one of the local trattorias, where you can savor regional dishes and local wine. We loved our meal at <strong>La Gattabuia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39152\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687874487&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"casa-grotto-matera-italy-6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6.jpg\" data-id=\"39152\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Grotto, Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-6-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39151\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687874594&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"casa-grotto-matera-italy-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2.jpg\" data-id=\"39151\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-2-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39147\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687874519&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.54&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"casa-grotto-matera-italy-4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-4.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-4.jpg\" data-id=\"39147\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-4.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Grotto, Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-4.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-3-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-3-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-3-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39143\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687874650&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.028571428571429&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"casa-grotto-matera-italy-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39143\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of a cave house, Casa Grotto, Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39146\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687874498&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"casa-grotto-matera-italy-5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5.jpg\" data-id=\"39146\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-grotto-matera-italy-5-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Interior of a traditional cave house at <strong>Casa Grotto<\/strong>, where peasant families lived up to the early 1950s. Carved out of tufa, it was mostly made of one room where both men and animals lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><strong>Day 2:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Morning: Head to the MUSMA (Museum of Contemporary Sculpture Matera) to explore a unique collection of contemporary artworks set within a restored cave complex. The museum showcases a variety of sculptures and installations, blending modern art with Matera&#8217;s ancient setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon: Take a short drive to the nearby <strong>Parco della Murgia Materana<\/strong>, a regional park with stunning natural landscapes and panoramic views. Explore the park&#8217;s hiking trails and make your way to the <strong>Belvedere di Murgia Timone viewpoint<\/strong>, which offers a breathtaking vista of the Sassi and the surrounding countryside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening: As the sun begins to set, head back to Matera and wander through the illuminated streets of the Sassi. This is a magical time to capture the city&#8217;s beauty and enjoy its enchanting ambiance. Stop at a rooftop bar or restaurant for a drink or dinner with a panoramic view.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39176\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/our-matera-italy-itinerary\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/our-matera-italy-itinerary.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 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https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/our-matera-italy-itinerary-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/our-matera-italy-itinerary-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/our-matera-italy-itinerary-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39177\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687880361&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.54&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39177\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"San Pietro Caveoso, Matera Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-pietro-caveoso-of-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39123\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/views-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687873836&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0011111111111111&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember to wear comfortable shoes as Matera involves walking on uneven surfaces and hilly terrain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cave_Hotels_in_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Cave Hotels in Matera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-19\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SantAngelo_Luxury_Resort\"><\/span><strong>Sant\u2019Angelo Luxury Resort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-21\">Experience unabashed elegance at&nbsp;Located in the heart of a historic square in town, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santangeloresort.it\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sant\u2019Angelo Luxury Resort<\/a> is elegant and perfectly located for adventures around Matera. The best part is you get to sleep in a modern cave room, and you&#8217;ll wake up to gorgeous vistas of the old town from your picture window.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-11\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aquatio_Cave_Luxury_Hotel_Spa_in_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel &amp; Spa in Matera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-13\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquatiohotel.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a>&nbsp;is another five-star accommodation designed so that visitors feel like they stepped back in time, all the way to Matera\u2019s beginnings thousands of years ago. Your room within tuff (or stone) walls come with all the modern amenities you need for a great stay. There are 35 rooms and suites with plush furnishings, and you will have access to a massive wellness spa and a swimming pool carved directly into the rock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"39128\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/things-to-do-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687878537&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0017543859649123&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do and see in Matera, Italy | OutsideSuburbia.com\" class=\"wp-image-39128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/things-to-do-matera-italy-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-15\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palazzo_Gattini\"><\/span><strong>Palazzo Gattini<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-17\">Another luxury option is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palazzogattini.it\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palazzo Gattini<\/a>, a 20-room property that mixes old and new, including contemporary furnishings and treasured antiques. Head to the rooftop for a drink with a spectacular view, or book a massage at the underground spa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/reviews\/stay\/best-cave-hotels-in-cappadocia-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cappadocia in Turkey<\/a> there are several other cave hotels in Sassi di Matera, <strong>Casa Del Sole<\/strong> and <strong>Antico Convicino<\/strong> are two that we came across when walking around the Sassi of Matera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39129\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/cave-hotels-matera\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687878060&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cave-hotels-matera\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera.jpg\" data-id=\"39129\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Cave Hotels in Matera | OutsideSuburbia.com\" class=\"wp-image-39129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39131\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/cave-hotels-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687878067&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.54&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cave-hotels-matera-italy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy.jpg\" data-id=\"39131\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Cave Hotels in Matera\" class=\"wp-image-39131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cave-hotels-matera-italy-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_we_Stayed_in_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Where we Stayed in Matera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We wanted to stay at the historical part of the city of Matera, from where we can see the view of Sassi, and <a href=\"https:\/\/palazzoviceconte.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Palazzo Viceconte<\/a> delivered! The views from our room and the terrace was spectacular!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housed in an ancient noble palace of the 16th-18th century, the Hotel preserves period details and high ceilings. The owners have restored it beautifully while staying authentic to the original structure. It still retains that charm and exclusivity of an ancient place. Palazzo Viceconte is an ideal setting for an unforgettable stay and for adventures in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39137\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/italy-matera-hotel\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687939228&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0018518518518519&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel.jpg\" data-id=\"39137\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Where to stay in Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/italy-matera-hotel-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39134\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687888661&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy.jpg\" data-id=\"39134\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Best hotels in Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-hotel-in-matera-italy-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the gorgeous eighteenth-century courtyard, a staircase rises up that leads to the elegant halls of the noble floor furnished with antique furniture and a beautiful collection of paintings from the 17th to the 20th century is housed here. It was like the hotel had it&#8217;s own art museum. Don&#8217;t miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_visit_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Best Time to visit<\/strong> <strong>Matera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-58\">Thanks to its location in Southern Italy, Matera tends to have mild winters, making it a year-round destination. But summers  can get very warm.  If you can\u2019t stand heat, visit in the fall or spring &#8212; late April to early June, and late September to early November, when temperatures are around the 60s and 70s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39130\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687893619&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"festa-della-bruna-matera-italy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" data-id=\"39130\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Festa della Madonna della Bruna, Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39126\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687893569&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39126\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Festa della Madonna della Bruna Matera Festival\" class=\"wp-image-39126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/festa-della-bruna-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-60\">One reason to travel to Matera in the midst of summer is to take part in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyscapes.com\/events\/basilicata\/matera\/religious-events\/festa-della-madonna-della-bruna-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madonna Della Bruna<\/a>&nbsp;festival (Festa della Madonna della Bruna), an event honoring the city\u2019s patron saint. It\u2019s held every year on July 2, and it includes parades, parties, and plenty of fireworks.  The city was getting ready for the festival when we visited end of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39142\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687867961&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00010989010989011&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" data-id=\"39142\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Matera Cathedral, Maria della Bruna\" class=\"wp-image-39142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-italy-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/maria-della-bruno-of-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruno-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687953711&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruno-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruno-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39162\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruno-of-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Matera, Basilica, Maria della Bruna\" class=\"wp-image-39162\" 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https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruno-of-matera-italy-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruno-of-matera-italy-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39138\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687953688&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39138\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Matera, Basilica, Maria della Bruna who is taken on the procession during the festival\" class=\"wp-image-39138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/maria-della-bruna-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39140\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687946989&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.54&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera.jpg\" data-id=\"39140\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera.jpg\" alt=\"Matera, Basilica, Maria della Bruna\" class=\"wp-image-39140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cathedral-di-maria-santissima-della-bruna-matera-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Matera, Basilica, and Maria della Bruna who is taken on the procession during the festival, Festa della Madonna della Bruna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-eat-in-matera\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Eat_In_Matera\"><\/span><strong>Where To Eat In Matera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of our favorite meals in Matera were at <strong>Ristorante La Gattabuia<\/strong> and <strong>Le Bubbole<\/strong>.  The view at the terrace of <strong>Le Bubbole<\/strong> was incredible and dinner at the Michelin star restaurant was an amazing experience! But <strong>La Gattabuia<\/strong> was a surprise.  We walked in not knowing what to expect and loved the  extremely high quality local food with a global twist. Their take on tiramisu was innovative and excellent. Highly recommend both places for people who are looking to try unique and special dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39127\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687897390&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39127\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner at La Bubolle, Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39122\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/la-bubolle-matera-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687897108&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.014285714285714&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy.jpg\" data-id=\"39122\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy.jpg\" alt=\"La Bubolle, Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/la-bubolle-matera-italy-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few other restaurants in Matera that were on our list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ristorantedelcaveoso.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trattoria del Caveoso<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Nestled in the rock, this trattoria is the perfect place to sample regional specialties like&nbsp;<em>crapiata&nbsp;<\/em>or&nbsp;<em>cavatelli con peperoni cruschi<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimoraulmo.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dimora Ulmo<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Best bet for a gourmet tasting menu in Matera.&nbsp; Add the wine pairing to sample the region\u2019s best&nbsp;<em>vino<\/em>&nbsp;and while you sip, enjoy the spectacular view.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanicchianelsasso.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Nicchia nel Sasso<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Perfect restaurant for a romantic evening.&nbsp; Gorgeous view of Matera and the food is well-presented and represents the region well.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/5LireMatera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Lire Matera<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Try to snag a spot on the balcony in the back.&nbsp; Enjoy pizza, focaccia, or salad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39125\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/restaurants-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687870922&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"restaurants-matera-italy-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39125\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/restaurants-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39139\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687869885&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" data-id=\"39139\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Restaurants in Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-restaurants-matera-italy-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A delightful take on Tiramisu and Bread salad made with traditional Matera bread at Ristorante La Gattabuia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vlristorante.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vitantonio Lombardo<\/a>&nbsp;(one Michelin star) \u2013 Run by a young chef who has returned to his roots.&nbsp; Creative cuisine in a cave in Sasso Barisano.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilfornodigennaro.com\/en\/contatti.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Il Forno di Gennaro<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Stop here for a fresh taste of Matera\u2019s signature&nbsp;<em>pane&nbsp;<\/em>(bread).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ivizidegliangeli.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I Vizi degli Angeli<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Best gelato in town, in a quirky, colorful setting.&nbsp; Classic and creative flavors.&nbsp; Worth a stop, especially after a hot summer day in Matera!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"39136\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/matera-italy-11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687944373&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0010526315789474&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11.jpg\" alt=\"Matera, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-39136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/matera-italy-11-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Sassi di Matera&#8221; have been described by&nbsp;Fodor&#8217;s&nbsp;as &#8220;one of the most unique landscapes in Europe,&#8221; I hope you enjoy your time exploring this fascinating and historic city in Italy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PIN IT FOR LATER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><em>\u00a0This post may contain affiliate links, partnership or sponsored content. 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