Matera

Stuff we have seen and done: I can’t explain how amazing and awe struck I was to go see this city. Absolutely amazing in every way. Many a movie has been filmed here for its ancient aesthetics.

• Sassi de Matera: History Bite: Matera is an ancient city that seems to have existed forever. It is the third oldest city in the world, after Aleppo and Jericho, with over 10,000 years of history.

• Stay in a cave hotel
• Wander and get lost
• Admire Matera from a viewpoint
• Tours of the Caves are available and interesting
• Have some GELATO because it is the best tasting, ever!

• Shop at the many stores and try their food. So so good.
• Visit the many cathedrals and churches and historical places that make up this city.
• Crypt of Original Sin – cave church with frescoes painted in the 8th & 9th centuries depicting biblical scenes & angels.
• Luxury hotel and spa