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Day Trips from Matera
If you stay longer in Matera and want to explore a little further out of the Sassi, here is a list of great day trips not to far away!
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Old Rustic Filled Houses (Palmenti)
Historic houses built up into the earth, though not used today, they are fun to explore.
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Rocca Imperiale
Not far aay, a beautiful borgo in Calabria you can stop by in. Great views of the surrounding land and sea!
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Metaponto
Expore ancient temple ruins nearby if you'd like to get a little more history into your visit!
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Castellaneta Marina
The beach isn't far from matera si it's great to head down there for a day!
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Valsinni
Adorable old city in Basilicata to explore!
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Taranto
Head into Puglia and explore the seaside city of Taranto, for great cuisine and a peek into Pugliese history.
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Alberobello
An ancient town made famous for its characteristic Trulli houses. These were typical peasant houses, however, their construction was actually an interesting tax evasion trick! By using only drywall and mortar the Count of the land didn't need to pay the ruling Spanish. Typically this style was the simple one-room houses used by peasants who cultivated the surrounding land.
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Castelmezzano
A beautiful little borgo, be prepared to walk up some steep hills. The best time to visit is weekends when the ancient rock staircase and Volo del Angelo is open!
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Day Trips from Matera
If you stay longer in Matera and want to explore a little further out of the Sassi, here is a list of great day trips not to far away!
Created by Evelyn Hill
8 Places • 7 Saves • ago
Free
do
do
Old Rustic Filled Houses (Palmenti)
Historic houses built up into the earth, though not used today, they are fun to explore.
Details
do
do
Rocca Imperiale
Not far aay, a beautiful borgo in Calabria you can stop by in. Great views of the surrounding land and sea!
Details
do
do
Metaponto
Expore ancient temple ruins nearby if you'd like to get a little more history into your visit!
Details
do
do
Castellaneta Marina
The beach isn't far from matera si it's great to head down there for a day!
Details
do
do
Valsinni
Adorable old city in Basilicata to explore!
Details
do
do
Taranto
Head into Puglia and explore the seaside city of Taranto, for great cuisine and a peek into Pugliese history.
Details
do
do
Alberobello
An ancient town made famous for its characteristic Trulli houses. These were typical peasant houses, however, their construction was actually an interesting tax evasion trick! By using only drywall and mortar the Count of the land didn't need to pay the ruling Spanish. Typically this style was the simple one-room houses used by peasants who cultivated the surrounding land.
Details
do
do
Castelmezzano
A beautiful little borgo, be prepared to walk up some steep hills. The best time to visit is weekends when the ancient rock staircase and Volo del Angelo is open!
Details