{"id":7396,"date":"2021-11-24T09:17:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T08:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/sassi-of-matera-unavoidable-troglodyte-city-of-puglia\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T22:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:02:30","slug":"visiter-matera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-matera\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Matera and its Sassi: Puglia’s must-see troglodyte town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matera<\/strong> is an extraordinary troglodyte town<\/strong>, unique in the world. It’s a must-see on your trip to Puglia<\/a>. Its history and architecture set it apart from other Italian towns. <\/p>\n\n

A UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong> site, Matera is also one of the oldest inhabited towns in the world<\/strong>. People were already living here over 7000 years ago, and some families were still occupying the caves as late as 1952. <\/p>\n\n

Today, the finest hotels still stand side by side with caves left in their natural state. The town is a maze of alleyways, stairways and breathtaking views<\/strong> of troglodyte dwellings and rock churches. It’s impossible to remain indifferent to its unique atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n

If you’re planning a trip to Puglia<\/strong>, don’t miss Matera. At the end of this article, you’ll find our interactive map<\/strong> with useful addresses to help you plan your stay. <\/p>\n\n

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