Matera La Città Dei Sassi

Stones of Matera

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The Sassi di Matera are ancient cave dwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata.

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Apr 6, 2025
My trip to Matera was a spontaneous choice—I didn’t check the weather or plan activities in advance. I ended up staying 4 days and 3 nights in this historic city. Why Matera? • Stunning photos on so…Full review by dengirene
Mar 29, 2025
Jaw dropping scenery and a must see tourist spot. We visited off season in March so had our fingers crossed for good weather. Day 1 was wet but was actually great as we basically had the place to our…Full review by 144LisaB144
Feb 16, 2025
The visit to matera is a fenomenal experience. you feel like in a historical movie. the views and the location are spectacular.Full review by alexandrub295
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Can anyone suggest an app with audioguide to visit Matera?
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Your best option when visiting Matera is to have a tour guide. There are no apps as far as I know. €20 each is the going price currently.
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How difficult is the walking there. I can walk but not real long distance. Also are there a lot of stairs? I have some …
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How difficult is the walking there. I can walk but not real long distance. Also are there a lot of stairs? I have some problem climbing a lot of stairs. Please help.
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You might not want to do the Sassi. It is a long walk with no place to sit down. There is a lot of up and down hills. You might be able to hire a tut-tut to take you through the Sassi. If …
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You might not want to do the Sassi. It is a long walk with no place to sit down. There is a lot of up and down hills. You might be able to hire a tut-tut to take you through the Sassi. If you do that, be sure to stop in to visit the small museum. Ask about the tut-tut at your hotel. Enjoy!
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Can you do a day trip from Salerno?
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If you were driving I guess you could but really takes more than a day to get a feeling for a very special place. We just stayed there for a week. I could’ve stayed longer but we were …
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If you were driving I guess you could but really takes more than a day to get a feeling for a very special place. We just stayed there for a week. I could’ve stayed longer but we were traveling with friends.
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Please clarify what the name of the out of the town centre river gorge area with the oldest caves is? Could a 2019 …
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Please clarify what the name of the out of the town centre river gorge area with the oldest caves is? Could a 2019 traveller clarify how they transported themselves across to where those very old caves are. We are coming in to Matera in the morning from Taranto and only have the afternoon to explore.. But if we catch a taxi; what are we actually asking for? If we can catch a bus there in 2019, what are we asking for. Thanks.
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Hi Margaret, Did you get to see the oldest caves? We are travelling on 26th Oct but only one night. Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks Sam
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Where would be the best place to park the car to visit the cave dwellings.thanks
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The entire Sassi area is restricted to traffic. The only way to get a car into that area is to book a hotel that offers access and parking (at a price). Else you’ll need to find street parking …
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The entire Sassi area is restricted to traffic. The only way to get a car into that area is to book a hotel that offers access and parking (at a price). Else you’ll need to find street parking outside the Sassi area and walk in (or get a taxi).
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Answer by Hoody M · May 14, 2019
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