Two Days in Matera: Descending into the World's Oldest City
A two-day itinerary through Matera's UNESCO Sassi, rock-hewn churches, breathtaking viewpoints and Lucanian flavours. Why the City of Stones deserves far more than a day trip.
Jul 11, 2026Little-known destinations, forgotten villages and whole regions to discover before everyone else does. The antidote to overtourism, one guide at a time.
A two-day itinerary through Matera's UNESCO Sassi, rock-hewn churches, breathtaking viewpoints and Lucanian flavours. Why the City of Stones deserves far more than a day trip.
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