Matera, the city of stones, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and if you haven't visited it yet, this is your moment. Here are four addresses to sleep well and low cost in Matera. A unique stay in the beauty of tradition.
A small capital of Basilicata that contains charm and history, Matera it has always been a mysterious place that has become a very popular tourist destination for Italians and foreigners. For all those visitors who want, for a few days, to immerse themselves in the history and culture of this place thanks also to the visibility given by Mel Gibson's film, Matera hosted the set of “Christ's passion".
Matera: a very special place
Proclaimed by UNESCO international convention against doping in the sport city World Heritage, Matera is a very special place. Here it is possible to see the oldest human settlements in the world, immersed in a suggestive landscape where the houses are carved into the tuff rock and the walls are built with the material that remains from the excavations. Until recently these houses were inhabited and today some have been renovated.
Despite being very small in Matera there is no lack of accommodation ready to welcome tourists. Here you can find a large number of B & Bs, but also residences, luxury houses and farmhouses.
Among these we can mention four.
1. The Twelve Moons Residence
The Twelve Moons Residence: it is a structure with large rooms all carved into the rock. Inhabited until 1950 and renovated in 2007 with particular care respecting the structural characteristics of one hypogeum house. The location is truly enviable, bordering the Musma "Museum of Contemporary Sculpture". In a few minutes you can reach the most important sites of the Sassi of Matera such as the Cathedral, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the cave house and the rock churches.
2. Contini House
Contini House: an ancient historic house immersed in the heart of the Sassi di Matera, able to offer you a dream stay. Being a holiday home it is possible to rent an entire apartment, therefore very comfortable for families and also occupies a panoramic and strategic position at the same time.
3. The House in the Sassi
B&B La Casa Nei Sassi: a small and charming structure located in the heart of the Sasso Barisano. Booking here is essential as the b & b has only 3 rooms furnished in harmony with the environment.
4. Holiday House - Da Zia Lalla
Holiday Apartment - Da zia Lalla is located in heart of the Sassi of Matera. This property is 50 meters from Piazza Vittorio Veneto, what makes this property special is the wonderful terrace with a breathtaking view of the Sasso Barisano where you can spend unforgettable moments of relaxation.
Matera: why visit it
Matera has rightly reached the hearts of travelers and institutions, it is finally looked at by the international panorama in the way it deserves: a special place rich in history, one in a kind. Here you can participate in cultural events, see exhibitions, visit interesting museums and of course enjoy the excellent cuisine: simple and refined at the same time. It is in fact dishes of poor culture with a lot of history of rock life inside: bread, legumes, homemade pasta, meat and of course an exceptional extra virgin olive oil. It is a city in constant progress that has already managed to break down many obstacles to social inclusion and the achievement of culture for all. In short, excellent reasons to visit it, in addition to the architectural beauty and breathtaking views (both day and night).
Obviously these are some ideas of suggestive structures where to sleep in Matera, but my advice is to book in advance if you want to stay in a typical structure carved into the rock. Remember that these are very small houses if they usually have 3/4 rooms.
