The city in question is Matera, a UNESCO-listed gem carved into the rock of Basilicata in southern Italy. Often referred to as “the second Bethlehem,” it’s thought to date back more than ...

The first inhabited zone dates from the Palaeolithic, while later settlements illustrate a number of significant stages in human history. Matera is in the southern region of Basilicata.

While many tourists flock to Italy’s more famous ... Exploring Matera's narrow, winding streets and caves feels like stepping back in time, and the town’s UNESCO World Heritage status only ...

Puglia has taken the lead in southern Italy ... old manor houses, ripe for conversion to luxury hotels. From Puglia the ripples are spreading to neighbouring Basilicata, where the emergence of ...