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    Sassi di Matera

    13,146 Reviews
    #1 of 105 things to do in Matera
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    Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 75100, Matera, Italy
    Open today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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    Matera, conosciuta come La città dei Sassi, si è sviluppata intorno al suo antico borgo. Nel 1993 è diventata Patrimonio Mondiale dell’UNESCO e sarà Capitale Europea della cultura 2019. Questi riconoscimenti hanno riscattato una città ritenuta...more
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    Most Helpful Positive Review
    Reviewed January 16, 2012
    A beautifull and diferent city, made of stone and caves that will amaze you!

    Matera is the city where they shot the movie "The passion of Christ", by Mel Gibson, because although it is in Italy, the city actually seems its an old Jerusalem! It is situated in Basilicata province, in the south, and its very hot in the...More

    6  Thank anamar1974
    Most Helpful Critical Review
    Reviewed May 18, 2018
    Basically recent ruins

    The Sassi are slum dwellings that were cleared of inhabitants about 40-50 years ago. Now, as they are being gentrified, a tourism industry has "sprung" up. Not much to see and not much to do.

    2  Thank GeorgeFMarkhamON
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    All reviews old town bucket list cave dwellings european city of culture unique place walk around narrow streets unesco site guided tour mel gibson couple of days every corner beautiful town step back in time sassi history christ
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    Not to Be Missed

    Caves that were occupied for centuries and by the 1950s were known as "the shame of Italy" have been repurposed as hotels, B&Bs, and residences. Impossible not to look at the landscape and not think of what Jerusalem must have looked like 2000 years ago.

    Thank William M
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    great for a day out, no need for guided tours

    The old center of Matera is a very popular tourist destination. I think it is well worth a visit. It gives you insight into how people used to live in their cave dwellings. Some of those can be visited, but you have to get a...More

    Thank RP-Netherlands
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Stunning view

    Visited Matera as part of our Apulia trip this November. Didn’t have high expectations but decided to go for few hours. We were all stunned by the vow to the old stone city. The view from the terrace is just fabulous. I can hardly find...More

    Thank JBorisova
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Jaw Dropping Views!

    What can one say about this place. The Sassi, is beautiful in appearance, but also appears to be harsh when one reads the history of this wonderful to visit. It is hard to believe that 60-70 years ago this area was recognised as one of...More

    Thank Fair23
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Awe Inspiring

    Not one picture can describe the feeling you get when you visit Sassi Di Matera. It's just beautiful to see and a must see. You can easily drive here but make sure you park innthe right bays a blue bay means you must pay which...More

    Thank jonsE3336BG
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A must see

    Sassi di Matera has been on my bucket list for a long time and my visit here did not disappoint. The sassi are all caves that are built into the mountain. These ancient structures are beautiful to look at. It was so fun to wander...More

    Thank Z0siaB
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Spectacular

    The Sassi, as they call it, is nothing short of spectacular. One of the oldest towns in the world to visit. As soon as I seen it I stood and stared in awe. My plans at that moment immediately changed to "...my in intention is...More

    Thank David M
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    The beautiful Matera Sassi

    One has to have good legs to get lost in the labyrinth of the sassi and the park to really get the feel of them.

    Thank travellerK882OL
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Step back in time

    The Sassi, while they aren't, perhaps should be the 8th wonder of the world. The Sassi are caves built into the mountain in and around Matera, Italy. They date back somewhere between 7 and 10K years BC. Today they are tourists spots, private homes (when...More

    1  Thank Frank C
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing

    Spend time to wander and explore all the wonderful streets courtyards and buildings. They are all fantastic

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    Joe I
    October 12, 2018|
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    Response from Michael A | Reviewed this property |
    Wow....that is tight. You'll need to he lucky to get that bus. Hopefully your flight will be on time... Hopefully the bus is close to the exit of the airport. Bari airport is really small...so that's in your favour.....
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    Response from Gibson P | Reviewed this property |
    Reccomend at least one night in Matera... so many things to see. You will not be dissapoonted
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    Response from Sassi-di-Matera-Net | Property representative |
    You can book a APE Calessino Vintage tour. It's a panoramic tour. The tour of the Sassi of Matera in Ape Calessino is an unusual way to visit one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world. English speaking... More
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