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Matera is one of the coolest places we visited in Italy. An ancient town made of caves, carved into the side of a ravine! Here are some tips for cool things to do in Matera.
The town of Matera, Italy has a long and fascinating history. And I mean loooong.
It is one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world, estimated to be settled in the 10th millennium BC (that’s about 10,000 years ago!). And sporadically settled for another 400,000 years before that…
So you’d think that because Matera is considered the 3rd oldest city in the world, it would be much more popular than it is.
But for a long time the poor people of Matera were forgotten and left to fend for themselves. The great “Shame Of Italy” it was called.
Once a painful reminder that Italy was considered a third-world country, with its residents living in squalor underground and sleeping next to livestock.
However Matera has seen a drastic turnaround and has been transformed into a unique tourist destination, along with being featured in the latest James Bond film “No Time To Die“.
After spending 3-days exploring this very cool town, I wanted to share some of the best things to do in Matera Italy if you’re planning a visit.
