Sassi di Matera

Local nameCasa Grotta nei Sassi
LocationSasso Caveoso, Matera, Italy

The Sassi di Matera are two districts of the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata, well-known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period.

The "Sassi" have been described by Fodor's as "one of the most unique landscapes in Europe". Along with the park of the Rupestrian Churches, it was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassi_di_Matera

Address 47 Rione Malve, Matera 75100, Italy

Coordinates 40°39'49.816" N 16°36'44.581" E

Tours and activities: Sassi di Matera

Pearls of Matera Walking Tour

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Matera: Private Walking Tour

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from 165 USD

Sassi of Matera: Walking Guided Tour in English, Local Guide

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from 28 USD

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