Carved into stone and glowing at golden hour ✨🇮🇹 Matera feels like stepping into another time, where ancient cave homes, winding alleys and candlelit restaurants tell stories thousands of years old. Wander the Sassi, stay in a restored cave and watch the city light up after dark — pure Italian magic. Tap the link in the comments to explore our guide to Matera. | Culture Trip

128K views · 911 reactions | GO MATERA | This unique Italian city has been named European Capital of Culture for 2019! The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its ancient buildings carved directly into rock but now the local community is ready to show off everything that the city has to offer. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2Aaxe8P | Euronews English | Facebook

15K views · 58 reactions | Step into the ancient wonder of Matera, where cave dwellings meet Italian charm. Ready for more? Click the link below to join our small-group trip through Southern Italy! ✨ https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/trips/complete-southern-italy-tour?utm_campaign=holiday_sale&utm_content=feed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook | Culture Trip | Facebook

42K views · 2.3K reactions | LUCANIA/BASILICATA I SASSI DI MATERA La chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso, costruita verso la fine del XIII sec. sul ciglio della Gravina, è sovrastata da un imponente sperone roccioso, il Monterrone, in cui è stata scavata la chiesa rupestre di Santa Maria de Idris VID @andrea_giorgio_ & @iltrippovago | Meraviglie d'Italia | Facebook