Matera is one of our 50 best places to travel in 2019. See why? | Travel Leisure

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

3.9K views · 169 reactions |  #Matera, capitale europea della cultura l'anno scorso: chi di voi ha già visitato o vorrebbe visitare questa perla della #Basilicata?   Matera, European capital of culture last year: have you already visited or would like to visit this pearl of Basilicata?  | Mirco Busetto | Facebook