Sassi di Matera

Sassi di Matera are two historic districts in Matera, in Italy’s Basilicata region. They are especially known for their ancient cave dwellings, which have been inhabited since the Paleolithic period, and for the way the city has developed around this rocky landscape. It is a place best experienced on foot, as a walk through layers of history and settlement.

Na miejscu można liczyć przede wszystkim na:

• exploring the two districts that form the Sassi and seeing how Matera has grown around its stone terrain;
• viewing the cave dwellings that have been in use since Paleolithic times, which are central to the area’s identity;
• walking through Matera’s historic streets and getting a clear sense of how long this unusual urban landscape has been inhabited.

Practical shoes are a smart choice, because the area is best visited on foot and includes uneven lanes and stone paths. This is a good option for travelers who enjoy history, archaeology, and a slower kind of sightseeing closely connected to the past.