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    Sassi di Matera

    10,718 Reviews
    #1 of 117 things to do in Matera
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    75100, Matera, Italy
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    Half-day Private Tour From Bari to Matera and Sassi
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    75100, Matera, Italy
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Impressive

    Very hard walk for folks not sure-footed and/or easily out of breath. Extremely difficult for orienteers due to the many layers, poor maps and insufficient location marks

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Amazing and impressive - thousands years of history

    Sassi di Matera is Unesco’s World Heritage Site and fully deserved so. It is amazing place, for centuries homes for people cut out in caves. Today, some of the are used as B&B

    Thank Wanda W. W
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Entertaining and informative with local tour guide Antonio

    It's worthwhile hiring a local guide to better understand the history and culture of the Sasso Caveoso (ancient cave dwellings on the river side of Matera). My group hired Antonio Manicone (Matera Tour Guide Company) for a 3-hour tour. He was excellent, very knowledgeable and...More

    Thank jandc8491
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    A real treasure

    If you are in Italy any where near Matera I highly recommend a visit to the Sassi di Matera. The history goes back 10's of thousands of years. It's not just a story about people living in poverty...it is so much richer, deeper, and more...More

    Thank Alec D
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Incredible piece of history

    Why visit Matera if you're not going to take the time to tour this incredible historical site. If possible use a local guide who will certainly expand your awards of the UNESCO site.

    Thank jjflan
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Beautiful must see!

    Most definitely a must see if you visit Bari, as from the central station to Matera it's only 1 1/2 hours - well worth it. Beautiful city, filled with local cuisine and small souvenir shops. Breath taking views from all of the viewing terraces.

    Thank Veronica C
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    You have to spend a day here!

    It is impossible to describe the place, but it worth to spend at least a couple of days in this beautiful area of Italy, especially because there are so many thinks to visit around that you can plan a weekend visiting lots of different attractions...More

    Thank GLAMOUR S
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    A city with a history

    It's fabulous to see a place brought back to life and Matera is definitely that....it has a wonderful charm and a must see

    Thank Louisab47
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Beautiful jumble of caves, stairs, views, and history

    Matera is a beautiful town, full of winding paths, stairs, ramps, cobblestones, hidden doorways, and quiet niches. This place is only going to grow in popularity, so the sooner you visit the better! Really, the activity here is wandering the streets and absorbing the atmosphere,...More

    Thank Christopher T
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Amazing piece of Italian history

    Well astounding is the word. Quite beautiful even though it's a bad part of Italian history. The cave houses and the setting are astonishing in a lovely gorge. The 3euro entry into a cave house as it was in the 1950s is well worth it....More

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    Response from gregoryjoseph | Reviewed this property |
    Luigi Mazzoccoli - he was excellent
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    January 1, 2017|
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    Response from Corey S | Reviewed this property |
    When we arrived to the center we were approached by a local tour guide asking if we would be interested in a tour. We thought it a good idea as we have done it in other cities. The meeting time was 13:00(ish) and started... More
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    November 25, 2016|
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    Response from Simona A | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Barbara, you can surely bring your dog in Matera. There are hotel and activities yon can enjoy. take a lokk at the wbsite: viaggio con il cane. Regards, Simona
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