The Sassi di Matera are ancient cave dwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata.
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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
Jan 25, 2025
Sassi dwellings go back to prehistoric times, some 7000 years ago, since the Neolithic Age. These caves are no longer inhabited.Full review by MargieD300
Dec 31, 2024
The Sassi are troglodyte dwellings, classified as a UNESCO heritage site, dug into rocks with a high limestone content. These rocks have given shelter to man since the Paleolithic and Matera has six…Full review by dapper777
Can anyone suggest an app with audioguide to visit Matera?
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I recommend just hiring a guide for 1-2 hours. The Sassi is beautiful- like going back in time but not very large. The upcoming James Bond film was just filmed there. I doubt …
I recommend just hiring a guide for 1-2 hours. The Sassi is beautiful- like going back in time but not very large. The upcoming James Bond film was just filmed there. I doubt you could get lost just wandering the streets and alleys.
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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Walking around the oldest part can be quite a challenge as many of the steps are slippery. However, you can view a great deal of the old town from above so it’s still worthwhile going.
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
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 …
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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