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THE MACROSCOPE

Matera, Italy

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Embrace the city of Matera! Beyond the historical centers of Rome, Venice and Milan, the picturesque scenery of the Sassi brings you back 5000 years b.c. Here’s what you need to know about this remote, otherworldly village in the mountains of Basilicata. Sleep in a micro hotel or b&b and ask for a grotta (cave room), try some Locavore (slow food), aglianico (deep red wine) and Orrechiette (typical Puglian pasta). Although tourism is on the rise, and more visitors are expected in the second half of 2019, as cultural city of Europe, Matera remains a hidden gem.