Matera
Italy · BasilicataIT
Comune in Basilicata, Italy
Matera is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. With a history of continuous occupation dating back to prehistory, it is renowned for its rock-cut urban core, whose twin cliffside zones are known collectively as the Sassi.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 59,685
- Coordinates
- 40.666, 16.605
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 401 m
Overview of Matera
Matera — a mid-sized city in Basilicata, Italy — is worth a place on your map. About 59,685 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Matera is strongest on nature, wellness and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Matera
Nature in Matera
(4)Matera's nature entries include Caves, Countryside, Desert and Scenic Roads. Everything listed here comes from what Matera is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Matera
(4)The wellness shortlist for Matera: Farms, Hammam, Turkish Baths and Wellness. All of it is drawn from Matera's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Matera
(3)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals and Churches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Matera's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Matera
(2)Under nightlife, Matera is tagged with Festival and Wine Bars. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Matera.
Sports in Matera
(1)Matera records Biking under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Matera is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Matera
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Matera is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Matera
Matera stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Matera, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Matera that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matera known for?
- Matera, in Basilicata, Italy, is best known for nature, wellness and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 59,685 residents.
- What can you do in Matera?
- Recorded activities in Matera include Caves, Countryside, Desert, Scenic Roads and Farms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Matera?
- Matera stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Matera located?
- Matera is located in Basilicata, Italy. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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