Matera, Italy: A fascinating chapter in the ancient stone city.
Matera, Italy
An ancient and charming city
Nestled on the mountainside
Like a piece of cheese of time🧀️
The houses here are stacked like a beehive
It seems to be telling us an ancient story
Imagine
Walking on these stone paths
You might meet a time-traveling kitten
Oh, Matera
You are such an amazing historical treasure ❗️
📍 Matera travel guide:
🔷Our itinerary:
Main airport in China (Beijing) ✈️ Main airport in Italy (Rome Fiumicino) ✈️ Bari International Airport 🚗 🚌🚂 Matera
💰Per capita is about 8,000-18,000
🌞Best season to visit:
◾️Spring (March-May): Outdoor activities and exploring the ancient city
◾️Autumn (September-November): Experience the local food culture
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🏃♂️Hiking route:
Day❶: Sassi District ➡️ Cave Dwelling Museum ➡️ Church of Santa Maria del Idrisi ➡️ Cave Church of St. Peter
Day❷: Matera Cathedral ➡️ National Archaeological Museum ➡️ Parco della Murgia Regional Park ➡️ Matera Underground
Day❸: Musima ➡️ Palazzo Lanfranco ➡️ Ceramics or carving workshop
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🍽 Food recommendations:
◾️Pane di Matera:
A traditional crusty bread with a unique taste + long-lasting freshness 🟰👏
◾️Orecchiette:
Small ear-shaped pasta, usually eaten with tomato sauce + green leafy vegetables + other local special ingredients
◾️Crapiata:
A soup with various beans and grains, from the peasant tradition of Matera 👩🌾
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🍽🥢Delicious restaurants in Matera:
1⃣️ Osteria Pico:
Serving traditional Basilicata dishes
2⃣️ Trattoria Lucana:
Serving authentic Matera cuisine 👯♀️
3⃣️ La Talpa:
Authentic Italian cuisine + unique cave-style restaurant design
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🏨 Hotels to stay in Matera:
1⃣️ Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita:
Unique cave hotel 🎉, original and luxurious accommodation experience
•RMB 2,231
2⃣️ Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel:
Luxury hotel, elegant rooms + top facilities 💃🏻
•RMB 3,035
3⃣️ Caveoso Hotel:
Economical and comfortable choice
•RMB 1,520
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⚠️Tips:
◾️Matera's streets are mostly stone and irregular, so you need to wear comfortable walking shoes👟
◾️Some places require cash
◾️Italian shops and restaurants usually have lunch breaks, especially for a few hours in the afternoon.