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One of the oldest cities in the world, nature, history and culture come together in Matera! A place rich in scenery, unique architectural works, views of incomparable charm, Matera has captivated many artists and continues to enchant with its Sassi, a World Heritage Site. Worthy of a visit, it enraptures the heart. #ig_matera #matera #basilicataturistica #ig_basilicata_ #italy #italy_bestplaces #beautiful_italy__ #super_italy #iamtb #girlsabroad #girlsthatwander #dametraveler #sheisnotlost #womentravel #damestravel #femmetravel #journeysofgirls #myGLTstory #damestravel #wearetravelgirls #girlpowertravel #girlsdreamtravel #girlstraveler

HISTORY LESSON Matera is a city with a story so peculiar it’s good to know before you visit! 1️⃣ Matera is one of the most ancient cities in the world and precisely, it is said to be the third most ancient after Aleppo and Gerico. It seems to have been inhabited since the Neolithic era. 2️⃣ For most of its history, Matera has been a place of awful misery. The caves that we now see as so charming were cold, humid and unforgiving and their position below the main city made the sassi a place of unseen poverty. It was actually described by the authorities as ‘vergogna d’Italia’ – Italy’s shame. 3️⃣ In 1952, actions were taken to change the situation. People were kicked out of the caves and relocated in apartments, and the caves were taken from their inhabitants and made state property. 4️⃣ The work on the ‘sassi’ didn’t bring immediate solutions and it is only in the 1990s that Matera’s fate seems to turn. The inclusion of the ‘sassi’ in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and later the nominations of Matera as Capital of Culture 2019 brought money and attention to the city. 5️⃣ Now, the caves are clean, beautiful and interesting museums, luxury accommodation, wine bars and the whole city sparkles, making its dramatic history hard to believe. #ig_matera #matera #basilicataturistica #ig_basilicata_ #italy #italy_bestplaces #beautiful_italy__ #super_italy #history #historylesson

These are few of our favorite things in Matera, Italy 1️⃣ Staying in a cave hotel 2️⃣ Waking up early in the morning to enjoy the town without the rest of the tourists 3️⃣ Getting lost in the tiny alleys of the town 4️⃣ Having a cocktail at a cave bar 5️⃣ Enjoying the spectacular night view of Matera #ig_matera #matera #basilicataturistica #ig_basilicata_ #italy #italy_bestplaces #beautiful_italy__ #super_italy #coupleslovetravel #coupleswhotravel #creativetravelcouples #travelcouples #couplestravelgoals #couplesgoalsmotivation #travellingcouplesgoals #travelduos

Exploring Matera on foot was one of our favourite things to do. We would suggest you to forget about all your maps, apps and guided tours and spend an hour or so just aimlessly wandering around Matera’s old town. You will most likely get lost and end up climbing very many stairs while looking for the way out, but don’t worry – it is a rather small city, so getting lost there is a safe indulgence. When you don’t follow any route, it is easier to feel the vibe of the city, to imagine the life there now or before and to discover some beautiful angles. ——————- Made by the sculptor Margherita Graselli and located in the Sasso Barisano, “Gazes among Sassi” depicts clay raku girls watching the landscape. #ig_matera #matera #basilicataturistica #ig_basilicata_ #italy #italy_bestplaces #beautiful_italy__ #super_italy #iamtb #girlsabroad #girlsthatwander #dametraveler #sheisnotlost #womentravel #damestravel #femmetravel #journeysofgirls

Carved into the rock, Matera is composed of a network of caves inhabited since the Paleolithic era! Here you’ll spend a lot of time in caves. You’ll sleep in a cave, eat in a cave, drink an aperitivo in a cave! @zipacafematera is an incredible cocktail bar you should definitely visit while in the town! It’s hidden among the labyrinth of rock formations in the Sassi of Matera. The views are amazing, the music and vibe are chilled and the service is great! #zipacafematera #ig_matera #matera #basilicataturistica #ig_basilicata_ #italy #italy_bestplaces #beautiful_italy__ #super_italy #coupleslovetravel #coupleswhotravel #creativetravelcouples #travelcouples #couplestravelgoals #couplesgoalsmotivation #travellingcouplesgoals #travelduos #cocktailbar

Una matina we woke up early … and we took some amazing photos in the beautiful town of Matera! For those who have been following us for a long time, you already know that, in order to beat the crowds (and the summer heat) we like waking up early in the morning to take our photos! What do you think? Is it worth it? And how about you? Do you like waking up early during your holidays, not only for photography but for a walk or something? #ig_matera #matera #basilicataturistica #ig_basilicata_ #italy #italy_bestplaces #beautiful_italy__ #super_italy #coupleslovetravel #coupleswhotravel #creativetravelcouples #travelcouples #couplestravelgoals #couplesgoalsmotivation #travellingcouplesgoals #traveldudes