Panoramic view of the Sassi districts of Matera built into a rocky hillside under a blue sky
Europe, Italy

Matera, Italy: The Ancient Cave City Carved from Stone

Matera is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, famous for its ancient cave dwellings, stone architecture, and UNESCO-listed Sassi districts. Discover a remarkable city where thousands of years of history are carved directly into the limestone hills of southern Italy.