Matera
Province of Matera
Matera is a unique and ancient city, famous for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed 'Sassi,' a complex of ancient cave dwellings carved into the limestone that constitute one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world.
Practical Travel Guide for Matera
Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.
Visa Information
Part of the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days for many nationalities.
Adapter Type
Italian
Getting Around
Much of the Sassi district is pedestrian-only, and the best way to explore is on foot. Local bus services connect the city center and the Sassi. The closest major airport is Bari.
Local Flavors
Matera's cuisine is an emblem of Basilicata's traditional, rustic farm-to-table food, featuring heavy use of homemade pasta, legumes, bread, and locally produced dried sweet peppers (Peperoni Cruschi).