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Sassi Barisano
touristsNorthern cave district, more developed, restaurants and boutique hotels in caves
Sassi Caveoso
historySouthern cave district, more authentic, steeper terrain, cave churches
Piano
shoppingUpper town, main square, shops, cafes, easier walking
Civita
viewsCathedral area, viewpoints, connects Sassi districts, historic core
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faq.subtitle Matera
Sassi are ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone, inhabited for 9000+ years. UNESCO World Heritage. Once 'shame of Italy' slums, now luxury hotels and restaurants. Unique in the world.
No train station in town. FAL bus from Bari (1.5h, €5). Fly to Bari airport (BRI). Or rent car - driving through Basilicata is beautiful. No direct trains from Rome.
Matera's dramatic Sassi landscape appeared in 'No Time to Die' (2021) opening chase scene. Also filmed 'The Passion of the Christ', 'Ben-Hur', 'Wonder Woman'. City looks Biblical/ancient.
Yes! Many hotels and B&Bs in restored cave dwellings. Range from budget to luxury. Unique experience - cool in summer, warm in winter. Book ahead in high season.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Matera
Stay in a cave hotel - unique experience! Sextantio Le Grotte is luxury, but budget cave B&Bs exist too.
Wear comfortable shoes! Sassi have steep steps, uneven cobblestones, slippery when wet.
Visit at sunset - Sassi glow golden. Belvedere viewpoints offer stunning photos.
Try local bread - Pane di Matera IGP. Also orecchiette pasta, peperoni cruschi (dried peppers).
Summer is HOT (35°C+). Visit spring (Apr-May) or fall (Sept-Oct) for best weather.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
2°
2°49%3 м/с
Today
10°2°
10°2°Tomorrow11°5°
11°5°Thu11°3°
11°3°Fri
11°2°
11°2°Sat13°7°
13°7°Sun12°6°
12°6°Mon
12°9°
12°9°11°
3°Jan
12°
3°Feb
15°
5°Mar
18°
8°Apr
24°
12°May
29°
16°Jun
32°
19°Jul
32°
19°Aug
27°
16°Sep
21°
12°Oct
16°
8°Nov
12°
4°Dec
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1 €~1.2 $
Miccolis
FAL автобусы в городе €1. До Бари €5 (1.5ч). Маленький город — пешком удобнее.
location.transport.taxi
4 €~4.7 $
Местные такси
Посадка €4, за км €1. Такси редки, лучше звонить заранее.
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location.transport.bus | 1 € ~1.2 $ | Miccolis | FAL автобусы в городе €1. До Бари €5 (1.5ч). Маленький город — пешком удобнее. |
location.transport.taxi | 4 € ~4.7 $ | Местные такси | Посадка €4, за км €1. Такси редки, лучше звонить заранее. |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
13 €
~13.0 $
Restaurant dinner
43 €
~43.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
4 €
~4.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
2 €
~2.0 $
Beer in bar
4 €
~4.0 $
Local beer
1 €
~1.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
5 €
~5.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 €
~1.0 $
Weekly groceries
49 €
~49.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
22 € / night
~22.0 $
Hostel private room
54 € / night
~54.0 $
Hotel 2★
60 € / night
~60.0 $
Hotel 3★
87 € / night
~87.0 $
Hotel 4★
130 € / night
~130 $
Hotel 5★
272 € / night
~272 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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common
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Apple PayGoogle Pay
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Cards accepted in most places. Cash useful for small shops and cave restaurants.
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ATMs best rates. Italy uses Euro. Few exchange offices in small town.
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5%
Tipping not expected. Coperto (cover charge) €1-3 already added. Round up if pleased.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe small city. Watch your step in the Sassi - uneven terrain. No significant safety concerns.
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3/5
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$1000
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50
Mbps
5/5
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4Ggood
5G✗
location.nomad.fiber✓
location.nomad.cafe_wifiaverage
location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count2+
location.nomad.day_pass$15
location.nomad.month_pass$150
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Casa Netural, Open Design School
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location.nomad.tourist_visa90 location.nomad.days
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E-visa✗
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location.nomad.budget$800
location.nomad.comfortable$1200
location.nomad.luxury$2000
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tiny
location.nomad.meetups
location.nomad.meetups_rare
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1
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