Why You Should Spend 2-3 Days in Matera

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 4 a.m.

b'Matera is one of the world\'s most ancient and fascinating cities and it\'s tucked away in a pocket of southern Italy that many people never reach.\\xa0

Resident and local guide Paulo Maragliulo joins us to share the many intriguing things to do in Matera, his adopted city. You\'ll discover that a quick day trip is not enough to uncover the layers of beauty of the old and new cities, the sassi cave dwellings and surrounding countryside.

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